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Layard-Großfußhuhn

Megapodius layardi

Vulnerable

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Norway. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Tier)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class
Aves (Vögel)
Order
Galliformes (Hühnervögel)
Family
Megapodiidae
Genus
Megapodius
Species
Megapodius layardi (Layard-Großfußhuhn)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese バヌアツツカツクリ
Chinese 瓦努阿图塚雉
Spanish Talégalo de Nuevas Hébridas
French Mégapode de Layard
German Layard-Großfußhuhn
Portuguese frango-do-mato-de-vanuatu
Russian Вануатуйский большеног

Similar Species in Megapodius

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Bismarck-Großfußhuhn
Megapodius eremita
Least Concern
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Geelvink-Großfußhuhn
Megapodius geelvinkianus
Near Threatened
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Lapérouse-Großfußhuhn
Megapodius laperouse
Near Threatened
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Molukken-Großfußhuhn
Megapodius freycinet
Least Concern
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Neuguinea-Großfußhuhn
Megapodius decollatus
Least Concern
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Nikobar-Großfußhuhn
Megapodius nicobariensis
Vulnerable
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Philippinen-Großfußhuhn
Megapodius cumingii
Least Concern
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Pritchard-Großfußhuhn
Megapodius pritchardii
Vulnerable
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Layard-Großfußhuhn?
The scientific name of Layard-Großfußhuhn is Megapodius layardi. It belongs to the genus Megapodius.
What is the conservation status of Layard-Großfußhuhn?
Layard-Großfußhuhn (Megapodius layardi) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Layard-Großfußhuhn live?
Layard-Großfußhuhn is found in Found in Norway. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Norway.
What family does Layard-Großfußhuhn belong to?
Layard-Großfußhuhn (Megapodius layardi) belongs to the genus Megapodius, which is part of the taxonomic family Megapodiidae.
Is Layard-Großfußhuhn endangered?
Yes, Layard-Großfußhuhn (Megapodius layardi) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Layard-Großfußhuhn belong to?
Layard-Großfußhuhn (Megapodius layardi) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Layard-Großfußhuhn?
The closest relatives of Layard-Großfußhuhn in the genus Megapodius include Bismarck-Großfußhuhn, Geelvink-Großfußhuhn, Lapérouse-Großfußhuhn, Molukken-Großfußhuhn, Neuguinea-Großfußhuhn.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Megapodius — 12 Species

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Bismarck-Großfußhuhn
Megapodius eremita
LC 🐾
Geelvink-Großfußhuhn
Megapodius geelvinkianus
NT 🐾
Lapérouse-Großfußhuhn
Megapodius laperouse
NT
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Layard-Großfußhuhn
Megapodius layardi
VU
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Molukken-Großfußhuhn
Megapodius freycinet
LC 🐾
Neuguinea-Großfußhuhn
Megapodius decollatus
LC 🐾
Nikobar-Großfußhuhn
Megapodius nicobariensis
VU 🐾
Philippinen-Großfußhuhn
Megapodius cumingii
LC 🐾
Pritchard-Großfußhuhn
Megapodius pritchardii
VU 🐾
Reinwardt-Großfußhuhn
Megapodius reinwardt
LC 🐾
Sula-Großfußhuhn
Megapodius bernsteinii
VU 🐾
Tanimbar-Großfußhuhn
Megapodius tenimberensis
VU
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