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Vencejo filipino

Mearnsia picina

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
Apodiformes (Apodiformes)
Family
Apodidae
Genus
Mearnsia
Species
Mearnsia picina (Vencejo filipino)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese フィリピンハリオアマツバメ
Chinese 白喉刺尾雨燕
Spanish Vencejo filipino
French Martinet des Philippines
German Philippinensegler
Russian Филиппинский иглохвост

Similar Species in Mearnsia

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Vencejo papúa
Mearnsia novaeguineae
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Vencejo filipino?
The scientific name of Vencejo filipino is Mearnsia picina. It belongs to the genus Mearnsia.
What is the conservation status of Vencejo filipino?
Vencejo filipino (Mearnsia picina) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Vencejo filipino live?
Vencejo filipino 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 Vencejo filipino belong to?
Vencejo filipino (Mearnsia picina) belongs to the genus Mearnsia, which is part of the taxonomic family Apodidae.
What kingdom does Vencejo filipino belong to?
Vencejo filipino (Mearnsia picina) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Vencejo filipino?
The closest relatives of Vencejo filipino in the genus Mearnsia include Vencejo papúa.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Mearnsia — 2 Species

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Vencejo filipino
Mearnsia picina
NT
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Vencejo papúa
Mearnsia novaeguineae
LC
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