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Focha gigante

Fulica gigantea

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Norway.

🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Chordata (cordados)
Class
Aves (Birds)
Order
Gruiformes (Gruiformes)
Family
Rallidae
Genus
Fulica
Species
Fulica gigantea (Focha gigante)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese オニオオバン
Chinese 大瓣蹼雞
Spanish Focha gigante
French Foulque géante
German Riesenblässhuhn
Portuguese carqueja-gigante
Russian Гигантская лысуха

Similar Species in Fulica

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Focha aliblanca
Fulica leucoptera
Least Concern
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focha andina
Fulica ardesiaca
Least Concern
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Focha común
Fulica atra
Vulnerable
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Focha cornuda
Fulica cornuta
Near Threatened
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Focha de las Mascareñas
Fulica newtonii
Extinct
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Focha de ligas
Fulica armillata
Least Concern
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Focha frentirroja
Fulica rufifrons
Least Concern
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Focha hawaiana
Fulica alai
Vulnerable
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Focha gigante?
The scientific name of Focha gigante is Fulica gigantea. It belongs to the genus Fulica.
What is the conservation status of Focha gigante?
Focha gigante (Fulica gigantea) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Focha gigante live?
Focha gigante is found in Found in Norway.. Countries include Norway.
What family does Focha gigante belong to?
Focha gigante (Fulica gigantea) belongs to the genus Fulica, which is part of the taxonomic family Rallidae.
Is Focha gigante endangered?
No, Focha gigante (Fulica gigantea) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Focha gigante belong to?
Focha gigante (Fulica gigantea) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Focha gigante?
The closest relatives of Focha gigante in the genus Fulica include Focha aliblanca, focha andina, Focha común, Focha cornuda, Focha de las Mascareñas.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Fulica — 12 Species

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Focha aliblanca
Fulica leucoptera
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focha andina
Fulica ardesiaca
LC 🐾
Focha común
Fulica atra
VU 🐾
Focha cornuda
Fulica cornuta
NT 🐾
Focha de las Mascareñas
Fulica newtonii
EX 🐾
Focha de ligas
Fulica armillata
LC 🐾
Focha frentirroja
Fulica rufifrons
LC
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Focha gigante
Fulica gigantea
LC
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Focha hawaiana
Fulica alai
VU 🐾
Focha moruna
Fulica cristata
LC 🐾
Gallareta americana
Fulica americana
LC 🐾
Caribbean Coot
Fulica caribaea
NT
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