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Capuchino Punteado

Lonchura punctulata

Least Concern

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El munia de pecho escamado (Lonchura punctulata) es uno de los pinzones estrildidos mas ampliamente distribuidos de Asia. Debe su nombre al patron de rayas marrones y blancas en forma de escamas de pez en su pecho. Habita pastizales, arrozales y matorrales desde la India hacia el este, pasando por el Sudeste Asiatico, hasta Filipinas e Indonesia, y ha establecido poblaciones ferales en muchas partes del mundo, incluyendo Hawaii, Florida y Australia. Muy gregario, forma bandadas de cientos de individuos que se alimentan de semillas de gramineas y granos de arroz.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Asia (5 countries), Europe (6 countries), North America (6 countries), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Passeriformes (paseriformes)

Species

Lonchura punctulata (Capuchino Punteado)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese シマキンパラ

Chinese 斑文鳥〔斑胸文鳥〕

Spanish Capuchino Punteado

French Capucin damier

German Muskatbronzemännchen

Portuguese capuchinho-dominó

Russian Чешуйчатая амадина

Thai นกกระติ๊ดขี้หมู

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Capuchino Punteado?

The scientific name of Capuchino Punteado is Lonchura punctulata. It belongs to the genus Lonchura.

What is the conservation status of Capuchino Punteado?

Capuchino Punteado (Lonchura punctulata) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Capuchino Punteado live?

Capuchino Punteado is found in Widely distributed across Asia (5 countries), Europe (6 countries), North America (6 countries), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia).. Countries include Australia, Belgium, Dominica, Dominican Republic, France, Haiti, Indonesia, Jamaica, Japan, Mexico.

What family does Capuchino Punteado belong to?

Capuchino Punteado (Lonchura punctulata) belongs to the genus Lonchura, which is part of the taxonomic family Estrildidae.

Is Capuchino Punteado endangered?

No, Capuchino Punteado (Lonchura punctulata) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Capuchino Punteado belong to?

Capuchino Punteado (Lonchura punctulata) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Capuchino Punteado?

The closest relatives of Capuchino Punteado in the genus Lonchura include Capuchino Alpino, Capuchino Arrocero de Java, Capuchino Arrocero de Timor, Capuchino Bronceado, Capuchino Cabeciblanco.

Native Range — 18 Countries

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Genus Lonchura — 20 Species

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