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Potoyunco peruano

Pelecanoides garnotii

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Norway. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Chordata (cordados)
Class
Aves (Birds)
Order
Procellariiformes (Procellariiformes)
Family
Pelecanoididae
Genus
Pelecanoides
Species
Pelecanoides garnotii (Potoyunco peruano)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ペルーモグリウミツバメ
Chinese 秘魯鵜燕
Spanish Potoyunco peruano
French Puffinure de Garnot
German Garnot-Lummensturmvogel
Portuguese petrel-mergulhador-peruano
Russian Перуанский нырковый буревестник

Similar Species in Pelecanoides

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Potoyunco común
Pelecanoides urinatrix
Least Concern
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Potoyunco de Georgia del Sur
Pelecanoides georgicus
Least Concern
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Potoyunco magallánico
Pelecanoides magellani
Least Concern
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Compare Species

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Potoyunco peruano?
The scientific name of Potoyunco peruano is Pelecanoides garnotii. It belongs to the genus Pelecanoides.
What is the conservation status of Potoyunco peruano?
Potoyunco peruano (Pelecanoides garnotii) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Potoyunco peruano live?
Potoyunco peruano is found in Found in Norway. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Norway.
What family does Potoyunco peruano belong to?
Potoyunco peruano (Pelecanoides garnotii) belongs to the genus Pelecanoides, which is part of the taxonomic family Pelecanoididae.
What kingdom does Potoyunco peruano belong to?
Potoyunco peruano (Pelecanoides garnotii) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Potoyunco peruano?
The closest relatives of Potoyunco peruano in the genus Pelecanoides include Potoyunco común, Potoyunco de Georgia del Sur, Potoyunco magallánico.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Pelecanoides — 4 Species

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Potoyunco común
Pelecanoides urinatrix
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Potoyunco de Georgia del Sur
Pelecanoides georgicus
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Potoyunco magallánico
Pelecanoides magellani
LC
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Potoyunco peruano
Pelecanoides garnotii
NT
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