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Guajolote norteño

Meleagris gallopavo

Least Concern

About

El pavo salvaje (Meleagris gallopavo) está clasificado como Preocupación Menor (LC) en la Lista Roja de la UICN. Ampliamente distribuido y abundante en su área de distribución, con poblaciones estables y sin preocupaciones de conservación inmediatas.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, and temperate coniferous forests, among 4 distinct biome types within the Indomalayan biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Asia (Nepal), Europe (14 countries), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador).

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Names in Other Languages

Japanese シチメンチョウ
Chinese 吐綬雞
Spanish Guajolote norteño
French Dindon sauvage
German Truthuhn
Portuguese peru-bravo
Russian Индейка

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Guajolote norteño?
The scientific name of Guajolote norteño is Meleagris gallopavo. It belongs to the genus Meleagris.
What is the conservation status of Guajolote norteño?
Guajolote norteño (Meleagris gallopavo) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Guajolote norteño live?
Guajolote norteño is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Nepal), Europe (14 countries), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador).. Countries include Australia, Austria, Belgium, Colombia, Czech Republic, Ecuador, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy.
What family does Guajolote norteño belong to?
Guajolote norteño (Meleagris gallopavo) belongs to the genus Meleagris, which is part of the taxonomic family Phasianidae.
Is Guajolote norteño endangered?
No, Guajolote norteño (Meleagris gallopavo) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Guajolote norteño belong to?
Guajolote norteño (Meleagris gallopavo) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Guajolote norteño?
The closest relatives of Guajolote norteño in the genus Meleagris include Guajolote ocelado.

Native Range — 20 Countries

Genus Meleagris — 2 Species

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Guajolote norteño
Meleagris gallopavo
LC
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Guajolote ocelado
Meleagris ocellata
NT

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