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Lechuza del Congo

Phodilus prigoginei

Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

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

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

🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Chordata (cordados)
Class
Aves (Birds)
Order
Strigiformes (búho)
Family
Tytonidae
Genus
Phodilus
Species
Phodilus prigoginei (Lechuza del Congo)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese コンゴニセメンフクロウ
Chinese 坦桑尼亚栗鸮
Spanish Lechuza del Congo
French Phodile de Prigogine
German Kongomaskeneule
Portuguese coruja-da-baía-do-congo
Russian Африканская масковая сипуха

Similar Species in Phodilus

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Lechuza cornuda de Ceilán
Phodilus assimilis
Least Concern
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Lechuza cornuda oriental
Phodilus badius
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Lechuza del Congo?
The scientific name of Lechuza del Congo is Phodilus prigoginei. It belongs to the genus Phodilus.
What is the conservation status of Lechuza del Congo?
Lechuza del Congo (Phodilus prigoginei) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Lechuza del Congo live?
Lechuza del Congo is found in Found in Norway. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Norway.
What family does Lechuza del Congo belong to?
Lechuza del Congo (Phodilus prigoginei) belongs to the genus Phodilus, which is part of the taxonomic family Tytonidae.
Is Lechuza del Congo endangered?
Yes, Lechuza del Congo (Phodilus prigoginei) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Lechuza del Congo belong to?
Lechuza del Congo (Phodilus prigoginei) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Lechuza del Congo?
The closest relatives of Lechuza del Congo in the genus Phodilus include Lechuza cornuda de Ceilán, Lechuza cornuda oriental.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Phodilus — 3 Species

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Lechuza cornuda de Ceilán
Phodilus assimilis
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Lechuza cornuda oriental
Phodilus badius
LC
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Lechuza del Congo
Phodilus prigoginei
EN
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