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focha andina

Fulica ardesiaca

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Norway.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Chordata (cordados)
Class
Aves (Birds)
Order
Gruiformes (Gruiformes)
Family
Rallidae
Genus
Fulica
Species
Fulica ardesiaca (focha andina)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ハイイロオオバン
Chinese 安第斯骨顶
Spanish focha andina
French Foulque ardoisée
German Andenblässhuhn
Portuguese carqueja-andina
Russian Андийская лысуха

Similar Species in Fulica

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Focha aliblanca
Fulica leucoptera
Least Concern
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Focha común
Fulica atra
Vulnerable
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Focha cornuda
Fulica cornuta
Near Threatened
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Focha de las Mascareñas
Fulica newtonii
Extinct
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Focha de ligas
Fulica armillata
Least Concern
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Focha frentirroja
Fulica rufifrons
Least Concern
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Focha gigante
Fulica gigantea
Least Concern
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Focha hawaiana
Fulica alai
Vulnerable
View all species in Fulica →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of focha andina?
The scientific name of focha andina is Fulica ardesiaca. It belongs to the genus Fulica.
What is the conservation status of focha andina?
focha andina (Fulica ardesiaca) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does focha andina live?
focha andina is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Norway.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway.
What family does focha andina belong to?
focha andina (Fulica ardesiaca) belongs to the genus Fulica, which is part of the taxonomic family Rallidae.
Is focha andina endangered?
No, focha andina (Fulica ardesiaca) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does focha andina belong to?
focha andina (Fulica ardesiaca) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of focha andina?
The closest relatives of focha andina in the genus Fulica include Focha aliblanca, Focha común, Focha cornuda, Focha de las Mascareñas, Focha de ligas.

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Fulica — 12 Species

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Focha aliblanca
Fulica leucoptera
LC
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focha andina
Fulica ardesiaca
LC
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Focha común
Fulica atra
VU 🐾
Focha cornuda
Fulica cornuta
NT 🐾
Focha de las Mascareñas
Fulica newtonii
EX 🐾
Focha de ligas
Fulica armillata
LC 🐾
Focha frentirroja
Fulica rufifrons
LC 🐾
Focha gigante
Fulica gigantea
LC 🐾
Focha hawaiana
Fulica alai
VU 🐾
Focha moruna
Fulica cristata
LC 🐾
Gallareta americana
Fulica americana
LC 🐾
Caribbean Coot
Fulica caribaea
NT
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