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Nictibio (Puntepalo) Andino

Nyctibius maculosus

Least Concern

About

The Andean Potoo (Nyctibius maculosus) is a species in the genus Nyctibius. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

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

Nyctibiiformes (Nyctibiiformes)

Species

Nyctibius maculosus (Nictibio (Puntepalo) Andino)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese アンデスタチヨタカ

Chinese 安地斯林鴟

Spanish Nictibio (Puntepalo) Andino

French Ibijau des Andes

German Andentagschläfer

Portuguese urutau-andino

Russian Андский лесной козодой

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Nictibio aliblanco

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Nyctibius jamaicensis

Least Concern

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Nictibio (Puntepalo) Colilargo

Nyctibius aethereus

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Nictibio (Puntepalo) Grande

Nyctibius grandis

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Perico ligero, madre luna, mira-pa´l-cielo, bien-parado

Nyctibius griseus

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Nictibio (Puntepalo) Andino?

The scientific name of Nictibio (Puntepalo) Andino is Nyctibius maculosus. It belongs to the genus Nyctibius.

What is the conservation status of Nictibio (Puntepalo) Andino?

Nictibio (Puntepalo) Andino (Nyctibius maculosus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Nictibio (Puntepalo) Andino live?

Nictibio (Puntepalo) Andino is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Venezuela.

What family does Nictibio (Puntepalo) Andino belong to?

Nictibio (Puntepalo) Andino (Nyctibius maculosus) belongs to the genus Nyctibius, which is part of the taxonomic family Nyctibiidae.

Is Nictibio (Puntepalo) Andino endangered?

No, Nictibio (Puntepalo) Andino (Nyctibius maculosus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Nictibio (Puntepalo) Andino belong to?

Nictibio (Puntepalo) Andino (Nyctibius maculosus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Nictibio (Puntepalo) Andino?

The closest relatives of Nictibio (Puntepalo) Andino in the genus Nyctibius include Nictibio aliblanco, Nictibio jamaicano, Nictibio (Puntepalo) Colilargo, Nictibio (Puntepalo) Grande, Perico ligero, madre luna, mira-pa´l-cielo, bien-parado.