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Canastera malgache

Glareola ocularis

Vulnerable

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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. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇰🇪 Kenya

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Charadriiformes (Charadriiformes)

Species

Glareola ocularis (Canastera malgache)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese チャバラツバメチドリ

Chinese 馬達加斯加燕鴴

Spanish Canastera malgache

French Glaréole malgache

German Madagaskarbrachschwalbe

Portuguese perdiz-do-mar-malgaxe

Russian Мадагаскарская тиркушка

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Canastera malgache?

The scientific name of Canastera malgache is Glareola ocularis. It belongs to the genus Glareola.

What is the conservation status of Canastera malgache?

Canastera malgache (Glareola ocularis) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Canastera malgache live?

Canastera malgache is found in Distributed across Kenya and Norway. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Kenya, Norway.

What family does Canastera malgache belong to?

Canastera malgache (Glareola ocularis) belongs to the genus Glareola, which is part of the taxonomic family Glareolidae.

Is Canastera malgache endangered?

Yes, Canastera malgache (Glareola ocularis) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Canastera malgache belong to?

Canastera malgache (Glareola ocularis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Canastera malgache?

The closest relatives of Canastera malgache in the genus Glareola include Canastera alinegra, Canastera chica, Canastera común, Canastera gris, Canastera oriental.