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Talégalo de Nicobar

Megapodius nicobariensis

Vulnerable
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Habitat & Distribution

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

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

🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ニコバルツカツクリ
Chinese 尼柯巴塚雉
Spanish Talégalo de Nicobar
French Mégapode des Nicobar
German Nikobar-Großfußhuhn
Portuguese frango-do-mato-das-nicobar
Russian Никобарская курица

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Least Concern
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Talégalo de las Marianas
Megapodius laperouse
Near Threatened
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Talégalo de las Tonga
Megapodius pritchardii
Vulnerable
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Talégalo de Nuevas Hébridas
Megapodius layardi
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Talégalo de Nicobar?
The scientific name of Talégalo de Nicobar is Megapodius nicobariensis. It belongs to the genus Megapodius.
What is the conservation status of Talégalo de Nicobar?
Talégalo de Nicobar (Megapodius nicobariensis) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Talégalo de Nicobar live?
Talégalo de Nicobar is found in Found in Norway. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Norway.
What family does Talégalo de Nicobar belong to?
Talégalo de Nicobar (Megapodius nicobariensis) belongs to the genus Megapodius, which is part of the taxonomic family Megapodiidae.
Is Talégalo de Nicobar endangered?
Yes, Talégalo de Nicobar (Megapodius nicobariensis) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Talégalo de Nicobar belong to?
Talégalo de Nicobar (Megapodius nicobariensis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Talégalo de Nicobar?
The closest relatives of Talégalo de Nicobar in the genus Megapodius include Talégalo de Biak, Talégalo de Freycinet, Talégalo de las Marianas, Talégalo de las Tonga, Talégalo de Nuevas Hébridas.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Megapodius — 12 Species

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Talégalo de Biak
Megapodius geelvinkianus
NT 🐾
Talégalo de Freycinet
Megapodius freycinet
LC 🐾
Talégalo de las Marianas
Megapodius laperouse
NT 🐾
Talégalo de las Tonga
Megapodius pritchardii
VU
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Talégalo de Nicobar
Megapodius nicobariensis
VU
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Talégalo de Nuevas Hébridas
Megapodius layardi
VU 🐾
Talégalo de Reinwardt
Megapodius reinwardt
LC 🐾
Talégalo de Sula
Megapodius bernsteinii
VU 🐾
Talégalo de Tanimbar
Megapodius tenimberensis
VU 🐾
Talégalo eremita
Megapodius eremita
LC 🐾
Talégalo filipino
Megapodius cumingii
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Talégalo papúa
Megapodius decollatus
LC
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