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Weißbrust-Perlhuhn

Agelastes meleagrides

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
Numididae
Genus
Agelastes
Species
Agelastes meleagrides (Weißbrust-Perlhuhn)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ムナジロホロホロチョウ
Chinese 白胸珠雞
Spanish Pintada pechiblanca
French Pintade à poitrine blanche
German Weißbrust-Perlhuhn
Portuguese pintada-de-peito-branco
Russian Белобрюхая тёмная цесарка

Similar Species in Agelastes

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Schwarzperlhuhn
Agelastes niger
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Weißbrust-Perlhuhn?
The scientific name of Weißbrust-Perlhuhn is Agelastes meleagrides. It belongs to the genus Agelastes.
What is the conservation status of Weißbrust-Perlhuhn?
Weißbrust-Perlhuhn (Agelastes meleagrides) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Weißbrust-Perlhuhn live?
Weißbrust-Perlhuhn 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 Weißbrust-Perlhuhn belong to?
Weißbrust-Perlhuhn (Agelastes meleagrides) belongs to the genus Agelastes, which is part of the taxonomic family Numididae.
Is Weißbrust-Perlhuhn endangered?
Yes, Weißbrust-Perlhuhn (Agelastes meleagrides) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Weißbrust-Perlhuhn belong to?
Weißbrust-Perlhuhn (Agelastes meleagrides) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Weißbrust-Perlhuhn?
The closest relatives of Weißbrust-Perlhuhn in the genus Agelastes include Schwarzperlhuhn.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Agelastes — 2 Species

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Schwarzperlhuhn
Agelastes niger
LC
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Weißbrust-Perlhuhn
Agelastes meleagrides
VU
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