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Ganga namaqua

Pterocles namaqua

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
Pteroclidiformes
Family
Pteroclididae
Genus
Pterocles
Species
Pterocles namaqua (Ganga namaqua)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese クリムネサケイ
Chinese 那馬瓜沙雞
Spanish Ganga namaqua
French Ganga namaqua
German Namaflughuhn
Portuguese cortiçol-da-namáqua
Russian Южноафриканский рябок

Similar Species in Pterocles

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Ganga bicinta
Pterocles bicinctus
Least Concern
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Ganga coronada
Pterocles coronatus
Least Concern
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Ganga cuadricinta
Pterocles quadricinctus
Least Concern
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Ganga decorada
Pterocles decoratus
Least Concern
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Ganga de Lichtenstein
Pterocles lichtensteinii
Least Concern
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Ganga gorjigualda
Pterocles gutturalis
Least Concern
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Ganga goteada
Pterocles burchelli
Least Concern
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Ganga ibérica
Pterocles alchata
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Ganga namaqua?
The scientific name of Ganga namaqua is Pterocles namaqua. It belongs to the genus Pterocles.
What is the conservation status of Ganga namaqua?
Ganga namaqua (Pterocles namaqua) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Ganga namaqua live?
Ganga namaqua is found in Found in Norway.. Countries include Norway.
What family does Ganga namaqua belong to?
Ganga namaqua (Pterocles namaqua) belongs to the genus Pterocles, which is part of the taxonomic family Pteroclididae.
Is Ganga namaqua endangered?
No, Ganga namaqua (Pterocles namaqua) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Ganga namaqua belong to?
Ganga namaqua (Pterocles namaqua) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Ganga namaqua?
The closest relatives of Ganga namaqua in the genus Pterocles include Ganga bicinta, Ganga coronada, Ganga cuadricinta, Ganga decorada, Ganga de Lichtenstein.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Pterocles — 14 Species

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Ganga bicinta
Pterocles bicinctus
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Ganga coronada
Pterocles coronatus
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Ganga cuadricinta
Pterocles quadricinctus
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Ganga decorada
Pterocles decoratus
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Ganga de Lichtenstein
Pterocles lichtensteinii
LC 🐾
Ganga gorjigualda
Pterocles gutturalis
LC 🐾
Ganga goteada
Pterocles burchelli
LC 🐾
Ganga ibérica
Pterocles alchata
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Ganga india
Pterocles indicus
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Ganga malgache
Pterocles personatus
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Ganga moruna
Pterocles exustus
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Ganga moteada
Pterocles senegallus
LC
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Ganga namaqua
Pterocles namaqua
LC
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Ganga ortega
Pterocles orientalis
LC
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