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Pelícano Peruano

Pelecanus thagus

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Ecuador and Norway. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇪🇨 Ecuador

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Chordata (cordados)
Class
Aves (Birds)
Order
Pelecaniformes (Pelecaniformes)
Family
Pelecanidae
Genus
Pelecanus
Species
Pelecanus thagus (Pelícano Peruano)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ペルーペリカン
Chinese 秘魯鵜鶘
Spanish Pelícano Peruano
French Pélican thage
German Chilepelikan
Portuguese pelicano-peruano
Russian Перуанский пеликан

Similar Species in Pelecanus

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Pelícano australiano
Pelecanus conspicillatus
Least Concern
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Pelícano blanco
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
Least Concern
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Pelícano Ceñudo
Pelecanus crispus
Not Evaluated
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Pelícano Común
Pelecanus onocrotalus
Not Evaluated
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Pelícano oriental
Pelecanus philippensis
Near Threatened
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Pelícano pardo
Pelecanus occidentalis
Least Concern
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Pelícano rosado
Pelecanus rufescens
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Pelícano Peruano?
The scientific name of Pelícano Peruano is Pelecanus thagus. It belongs to the genus Pelecanus.
What is the conservation status of Pelícano Peruano?
Pelícano Peruano (Pelecanus thagus) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Pelícano Peruano live?
Pelícano Peruano is found in Distributed across Ecuador and Norway. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Ecuador, Norway.
What family does Pelícano Peruano belong to?
Pelícano Peruano (Pelecanus thagus) belongs to the genus Pelecanus, which is part of the taxonomic family Pelecanidae.
What kingdom does Pelícano Peruano belong to?
Pelícano Peruano (Pelecanus thagus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Pelícano Peruano?
The closest relatives of Pelícano Peruano in the genus Pelecanus include Pelícano australiano, Pelícano blanco, Pelícano Ceñudo, Pelícano Común, Pelícano oriental.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Pelecanus — 8 Species

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Pelícano australiano
Pelecanus conspicillatus
LC 🐾
Pelícano blanco
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
LC 🐾
Pelícano Ceñudo
Pelecanus crispus
NE 🐾
Pelícano Común
Pelecanus onocrotalus
NE 🐾
Pelícano oriental
Pelecanus philippensis
NT 🐾
Pelícano pardo
Pelecanus occidentalis
LC
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Pelícano Peruano
Pelecanus thagus
NT
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Pelícano rosado
Pelecanus rufescens
NE
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