Flamenco Americano, Flamenco de Galápagos

Phoenicopterus ruber

Least Concern

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El flamenco americano es la especie de flamenco con el plumaje más vivamente colorido, mostrando un brillante tono escarlata rosado derivado de los pigmentos carotenoides presentes en su dieta de crustáceos. Se distribuye por lagunas costeras del Caribe, salinas y manglares, desde las Bahamas y Florida hasta América Central y las Islas Galápagos. Muy gregario, anida en enormes colonias sobre montículos de barro en llanuras intermareales. Su llamativo color rosado intenso es empleado para señalar salud y calidad reproductiva a posibles parejas.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found across Europe (10 countries) and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇩🇪 Germany 🇵🇱 Poland 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇪🇪 Estonia 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Phoenicopteriformes (Flamingos)

Family

Phoenicopteridae (Flamingos)

Genus

Phoenicopterus (Flamingos)

Species

Phoenicopterus ruber (Flamenco Americano, Flamenco de Galápagos)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese オオフラミンゴ

Chinese 美洲紅鸛

Spanish Flamenco Americano, Flamenco de Galápagos

French Flamant rose

German Flamingo

Portuguese Flamingo-comum

Russian Красный фламинго

Similar Species in Phoenicopterus

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Flamenco Chileno

Phoenicopterus chilensis

Not Evaluated

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Flamenco común

Phoenicopterus roseus

Not Evaluated

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Flamenco Americano, Flamenco de Galápagos?

The scientific name of Flamenco Americano, Flamenco de Galápagos is Phoenicopterus ruber. It belongs to the genus Phoenicopterus.

What is the conservation status of Flamenco Americano, Flamenco de Galápagos?

Flamenco Americano, Flamenco de Galápagos (Phoenicopterus ruber) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Flamenco Americano, Flamenco de Galápagos live?

Flamenco Americano, Flamenco de Galápagos is found in Found across Europe (10 countries) and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela).. Countries include Belgium, Colombia, Denmark, Ecuador, Estonia, France, Germany, Netherlands, Norway, Poland.

What family does Flamenco Americano, Flamenco de Galápagos belong to?

Flamenco Americano, Flamenco de Galápagos (Phoenicopterus ruber) belongs to the genus Phoenicopterus, which is part of the taxonomic family Phoenicopteridae.

Is Flamenco Americano, Flamenco de Galápagos endangered?

No, Flamenco Americano, Flamenco de Galápagos (Phoenicopterus ruber) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Flamenco Americano, Flamenco de Galápagos belong to?

Flamenco Americano, Flamenco de Galápagos (Phoenicopterus ruber) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Flamenco Americano, Flamenco de Galápagos?

The closest relatives of Flamenco Americano, Flamenco de Galápagos in the genus Phoenicopterus include Flamenco Chileno, Flamenco común.