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Sternwachtel

Odontophorus stellatus

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Ecuador and Norway.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇪🇨 Ecuador

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Tier)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class
Aves (Vögel)
Order
Galliformes (Hühnervögel)
Family
Odontophoridae
Genus
Odontophorus
Species
Odontophorus stellatus (Sternwachtel)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ホシウズラ
Chinese 星林鶉
Spanish Corcovado de Estrellas
French Tocro étoilé
German Sternwachtel
Portuguese uru-de-topete
Russian Звездчатый лесной перепел

Similar Species in Odontophorus

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Capueirawachtel
Odontophorus capueira
Least Concern
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Kastanienwachtel
Odontophorus hyperythrus
Vulnerable
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Kragenwachtel
Odontophorus strophium
Critically Endangered
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Marmorwachtel
Odontophorus gujanensis
Near Threatened
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Rotbrustwachtel
Odontophorus speciosus
Near Threatened
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Rotstirnwachtel
Odontophorus erythrops
Least Concern
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Schwarzohrwachtel
Odontophorus melanotis
Near Threatened
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Schwarzrückenwachtel
Odontophorus melanonotus
Vulnerable
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Sternwachtel?
The scientific name of Sternwachtel is Odontophorus stellatus. It belongs to the genus Odontophorus.
What is the conservation status of Sternwachtel?
Sternwachtel (Odontophorus stellatus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Sternwachtel live?
Sternwachtel is found in Distributed across Ecuador and Norway.. Countries include Ecuador, Norway.
What family does Sternwachtel belong to?
Sternwachtel (Odontophorus stellatus) belongs to the genus Odontophorus, which is part of the taxonomic family Odontophoridae.
Is Sternwachtel endangered?
No, Sternwachtel (Odontophorus stellatus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Sternwachtel belong to?
Sternwachtel (Odontophorus stellatus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Sternwachtel?
The closest relatives of Sternwachtel in the genus Odontophorus include Capueirawachtel, Kastanienwachtel, Kragenwachtel, Marmorwachtel, Rotbrustwachtel.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Odontophorus — 15 Species

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Capueirawachtel
Odontophorus capueira
LC 🐾
Kastanienwachtel
Odontophorus hyperythrus
VU 🐾
Kragenwachtel
Odontophorus strophium
CR 🐾
Marmorwachtel
Odontophorus gujanensis
NT 🐾
Rotbrustwachtel
Odontophorus speciosus
NT 🐾
Rotstirnwachtel
Odontophorus erythrops
LC 🐾
Schwarzohrwachtel
Odontophorus melanotis
NT 🐾
Schwarzrückenwachtel
Odontophorus melanonotus
VU 🐾
Schwarzstirnwachtel
Odontophorus atrifrons
VU
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Sternwachtel
Odontophorus stellatus
LC
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Streifengesichtwachtel
Odontophorus balliviani
LC 🐾
Tacarcunawachtel
Odontophorus dialeucos
VU 🐾
Tropfenwachtel
Odontophorus guttatus
LC 🐾
Venezuelawachtel
Odontophorus columbianus
NT 🐾
Weißkehlwachtel
Odontophorus leucolaemus
LC
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