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Focha de las Mascareñas

Fulica newtonii

Extinct

Habitat & Distribution

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

Conservation Status

EX Extinct

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Chordata (cordados)
Class
Aves (Birds)
Order
Gruiformes (Gruiformes)
Family
Rallidae
Genus
Fulica
Species
Fulica newtonii (Focha de las Mascareñas)

Names in Other Languages

Chinese 馬斯卡拉瓣蹼雞
Spanish Focha de las Mascareñas
French Foulque des Mascareignes
German Mauritius-Blässhuhn
Russian Маскаренская 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 ligas
Fulica armillata
Least Concern
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Focha frentirroja
Fulica rufifrons
Least Concern
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Focha gigante
Fulica gigantea
Least Concern
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Focha hawaiana
Fulica alai
Vulnerable
View all species in Fulica →

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Compare Species

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Focha de las Mascareñas?
The scientific name of Focha de las Mascareñas is Fulica newtonii. It belongs to the genus Fulica.
What is the conservation status of Focha de las Mascareñas?
Focha de las Mascareñas (Fulica newtonii) is classified as Extinct by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Focha de las Mascareñas belong to?
Focha de las Mascareñas (Fulica newtonii) belongs to the genus Fulica, which is part of the taxonomic family Rallidae.
What kingdom does Focha de las Mascareñas belong to?
Focha de las Mascareñas (Fulica newtonii) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Focha de las Mascareñas?
The closest relatives of Focha de las Mascareñas in the genus Fulica include Focha aliblanca, focha andina, Focha común, Focha cornuda, Focha de ligas.

Genus Fulica — 12 Species

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