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Perija Tapaculo

Scytalopus perijanus

Vulnerable

Habitat & Distribution

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

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

🇳🇴 Norway 🇨🇴 Colombia

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Chordata (cordados)
Class
Aves (Birds)
Order
Passeriformes (paseriformes)
Family
Rhinocryptidae
Genus
Scytalopus
Species
Scytalopus perijanus (Perija Tapaculo)

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Churrín de Ancash
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Churrín de Brasilia
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Churrín de Caracas
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Perija Tapaculo?
The scientific name of Perija Tapaculo is Scytalopus perijanus. It belongs to the genus Scytalopus.
What is the conservation status of Perija Tapaculo?
Perija Tapaculo (Scytalopus perijanus) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Perija Tapaculo live?
Perija Tapaculo is found in Distributed across Colombia and Norway. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Colombia, Norway.
What family does Perija Tapaculo belong to?
Perija Tapaculo (Scytalopus perijanus) belongs to the genus Scytalopus, which is part of the taxonomic family Rhinocryptidae.
Is Perija Tapaculo endangered?
Yes, Perija Tapaculo (Scytalopus perijanus) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Perija Tapaculo belong to?
Perija Tapaculo (Scytalopus perijanus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Perija Tapaculo?
The closest relatives of Perija Tapaculo in the genus Scytalopus include Churrín Boliviano, Churrín Cejiblanco, Churrín de Ancash, Churrín de Brasilia, Churrín de Caracas.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Scytalopus — 20 Species

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Churrín Boliviano
Scytalopus bolivianus
LC 🐾
Churrín Cejiblanco
Scytalopus superciliaris
LC 🐾
Churrín de Ancash
Scytalopus affinis
LC 🐾
Churrín de Brasilia
Scytalopus novacapitalis
EN 🐾
Churrín de Caracas
Scytalopus caracae
LC 🐾
Churrín de Diamantina
Scytalopus diamantinensis
EN 🐾
Churrín de la Puna
Scytalopus simonsi
LC 🐾
Churrín de Matorral
Scytalopus griseicollis
LC 🐾
Churrín de Mérida
Scytalopus meridanus
LC 🐾
Churrín de Neblina
Scytalopus altirostris
LC 🐾
Churrín de Pacheco
Scytalopus pachecoi
LC 🐾
Churrín de Tschudi
Scytalopus acutirostris
LC 🐾
Churrín de Vilcabamba
Scytalopus urubambae
LC 🐾
Churrín de Zimmer
Scytalopus zimmeri
LC 🐾
Churrín Diademado
Scytalopus schulenbergi
LC 🐾
Churrín Magallánico
Scytalopus magellanicus
LC 🐾
Churrín Palustre
Scytalopus iraiensis
EN 🐾
Churrín Patudo
Scytalopus macropus
LC 🐾
Churrín Plateado
Scytalopus argentifrons
LC 🐾
Churrín Plomizo
Scytalopus speluncae
LC
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