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Spixguan

Penelope jacquacu

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Tier)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class
Aves (Vögel)
Order
Galliformes (Hühnervögel)
Family
Cracidae
Genus
Penelope
Species
Penelope jacquacu (Spixguan)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese アマゾンシャクケイ
Chinese 棕胸冠雉
Spanish pava tarro
French Pénélope de Spix
German Spixguan
Portuguese jacu-de-spix
Russian Спиксова пенелопа

Similar Species in Penelope

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Andenguan
Penelope montagnii
Least Concern
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Bartguan
Penelope barbata
Near Threatened
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Bindenschwanzguan
Penelope argyrotis
Least Concern
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Bronzeguan
Penelope obscura
Least Concern
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Caucaguan
Penelope perspicax
Endangered
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Marailguan
Penelope marail
Least Concern
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Ortonguan
Penelope ortoni
Endangered
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Rostbauchguan
Penelope purpurascens
Least Concern
View all species in Penelope →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Spixguan?
The scientific name of Spixguan is Penelope jacquacu. It belongs to the genus Penelope.
What is the conservation status of Spixguan?
Spixguan (Penelope jacquacu) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Spixguan live?
Spixguan is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Venezuela.
What family does Spixguan belong to?
Spixguan (Penelope jacquacu) belongs to the genus Penelope, which is part of the taxonomic family Cracidae.
Is Spixguan endangered?
No, Spixguan (Penelope jacquacu) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Spixguan belong to?
Spixguan (Penelope jacquacu) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Spixguan?
The closest relatives of Spixguan in the genus Penelope include Andenguan, Bartguan, Bindenschwanzguan, Bronzeguan, Caucaguan.

Native Range — 4 Countries

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Genus Penelope — 15 Species

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Andenguan
Penelope montagnii
LC 🐾
Bartguan
Penelope barbata
NT 🐾
Bindenschwanzguan
Penelope argyrotis
LC 🐾
Bronzeguan
Penelope obscura
LC 🐾
Caucaguan
Penelope perspicax
EN 🐾
Marailguan
Penelope marail
LC 🐾
Ortonguan
Penelope ortoni
EN 🐾
Rostbauchguan
Penelope purpurascens
LC 🐾
Rotbrustguan
Penelope ochrogaster
VU 🐾
Rotgesichtguan
Penelope dabbenei
LC
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Spixguan
Penelope jacquacu
LC
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Weißbrauenguan
Penelope jacucaca
VU 🐾
Weißschopfguan
Penelope pileata
VU 🐾
Weißschwingenguan
Penelope albipennis
EN 🐾
Weißstirnguan
Penelope superciliaris
NT
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