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Andenblässhuhn

Fulica ardesiaca

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Norway.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Tier)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class
Aves (Vögel)
Order
Gruiformes (Kranichvögel)
Family
Rallidae
Genus
Fulica
Species
Fulica ardesiaca (Andenblässhuhn)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ハイイロオオバン
Chinese 安第斯骨顶
Spanish focha andina
French Foulque ardoisée
German Andenblässhuhn
Portuguese carqueja-andina
Russian Андийская лысуха

Similar Species in Fulica

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Amerikanisches Blässhuhn
Fulica americana
Least Concern
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Blässhuhn
Fulica atra
Vulnerable
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Gelbschnabel-Blässhuhn
Fulica armillata
Least Concern
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Hawaiiblässhuhn
Fulica alai
Vulnerable
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Kammblässhuhn
Fulica cristata
Least Concern
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Kariben-Bläßhuhn
Fulica caribaea
Near Threatened
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Mauritius-Blässhuhn
Fulica newtonii
Extinct
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Riesenblässhuhn
Fulica gigantea
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Andenblässhuhn?
The scientific name of Andenblässhuhn is Fulica ardesiaca. It belongs to the genus Fulica.
What is the conservation status of Andenblässhuhn?
Andenblässhuhn (Fulica ardesiaca) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Andenblässhuhn live?
Andenblässhuhn is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Norway.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway.
What family does Andenblässhuhn belong to?
Andenblässhuhn (Fulica ardesiaca) belongs to the genus Fulica, which is part of the taxonomic family Rallidae.
Is Andenblässhuhn endangered?
No, Andenblässhuhn (Fulica ardesiaca) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Andenblässhuhn belong to?
Andenblässhuhn (Fulica ardesiaca) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Andenblässhuhn?
The closest relatives of Andenblässhuhn in the genus Fulica include Amerikanisches Blässhuhn, Blässhuhn, Gelbschnabel-Blässhuhn, Hawaiiblässhuhn, Kammblässhuhn.

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Fulica — 12 Species

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Amerikanisches Blässhuhn
Fulica americana
LC
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Andenblässhuhn
Fulica ardesiaca
LC
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Blässhuhn
Fulica atra
VU 🐾
Gelbschnabel-Blässhuhn
Fulica armillata
LC 🐾
Hawaiiblässhuhn
Fulica alai
VU 🐾
Kammblässhuhn
Fulica cristata
LC 🐾
Kariben-Bläßhuhn
Fulica caribaea
NT 🐾
Mauritius-Blässhuhn
Fulica newtonii
EX 🐾
Riesenblässhuhn
Fulica gigantea
LC 🐾
Rotstirn-Blässhuhn
Fulica rufifrons
LC 🐾
Rüsselblässhuhn
Fulica cornuta
NT 🐾
Weißflügel-Blässhuhn
Fulica leucoptera
LC
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