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Akelat de Gunning

Sheppardia gunningi

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, and flooded grasslands and savannas, among 5 distinct biome types within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Distributed across Kenya and Norway. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇰🇪 Kenya

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Passeriformes (paseriformes)

Species

Sheppardia gunningi (Akelat de Gunning)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese シロハラヒメコマドリ

Chinese 东非阿卡拉鸲

Spanish Akelat de Gunning

French Rougegorge de Gunning

German Blauflügelrötel

Portuguese pisco-arisco

Russian Синекрылый акалат

Similar Species in Sheppardia

Akelat de los Usambara

Sheppardia aurantiithorax

Sheppardia aequatorialis

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Akelat de Gunning?

The scientific name of Akelat de Gunning is Sheppardia gunningi. It belongs to the genus Sheppardia.

What is the conservation status of Akelat de Gunning?

Akelat de Gunning (Sheppardia gunningi) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Akelat de Gunning live?

Akelat de Gunning is found in Distributed across Kenya and Norway. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Kenya, Norway.

What family does Akelat de Gunning belong to?

Akelat de Gunning (Sheppardia gunningi) belongs to the genus Sheppardia, which is part of the taxonomic family Muscicapidae.

What kingdom does Akelat de Gunning belong to?

Akelat de Gunning (Sheppardia gunningi) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Akelat de Gunning?

The closest relatives of Akelat de Gunning in the genus Sheppardia include Akelat de Bocage, Akelat de Gabela, Akelat del Iringa, Akelat de los Usambara, Akelat de Rubeho.