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Chotacabras de Fosse

Caprimulgus fossii

Least Concern

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Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Norway.

🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Animalia (Animals)

Chordata (cordados)

Caprimulgiformes (Caprimulgiformes)

Species

Caprimulgus fossii (Chotacabras de Fosse)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ガボンヨタカ

Chinese 方尾夜鷹

Spanish Chotacabras de Fosse

French Engoulevent du Mozambique

German Welwitschnachtschwalbe

Portuguese noitibó-de-moçambique

Russian Габонский козодой

Similar Species in Caprimulgus

Chotacabras carirrojo

Caprimulgus rufigena

Chotacabras colifino

Caprimulgus clarus

Chotacabras cuelgacintas

Caprimulgus vexillarius

Chotacabras cuellirrojo

Caprimulgus ruficollis

Chotacabras de Andamán

Caprimulgus andamanicus

Chotacabras de Bates

Caprimulgus batesi

Chotacabras de Bonaparte

Caprimulgus concretus

Chotacabras de Célebes

Caprimulgus celebensis

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Caprimulgiformes

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Chotacabras de Fosse?

The scientific name of Chotacabras de Fosse is Caprimulgus fossii. It belongs to the genus Caprimulgus.

What is the conservation status of Chotacabras de Fosse?

Chotacabras de Fosse (Caprimulgus fossii) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Chotacabras de Fosse live?

Chotacabras de Fosse is found in Found in Norway.. Countries include Norway.

What family does Chotacabras de Fosse belong to?

Chotacabras de Fosse (Caprimulgus fossii) belongs to the genus Caprimulgus, which is part of the taxonomic family Caprimulgidae.

Is Chotacabras de Fosse endangered?

No, Chotacabras de Fosse (Caprimulgus fossii) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Chotacabras de Fosse belong to?

Chotacabras de Fosse (Caprimulgus fossii) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Chotacabras de Fosse?

The closest relatives of Chotacabras de Fosse in the genus Caprimulgus include Chotacabras carirrojo, Chotacabras colifino, Chotacabras cuelgacintas, Chotacabras cuellirrojo, Chotacabras de Andamán.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Caprimulgus — 20 Species

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Chotacabras carirrojo

Caprimulgus rufigena

Chotacabras colifino

Caprimulgus clarus

Chotacabras cuelgacintas

Caprimulgus vexillarius

Chotacabras cuellirrojo

Caprimulgus ruficollis

Chotacabras de Andamán

Caprimulgus andamanicus

Chotacabras de Bates

Caprimulgus batesi

Chotacabras de Bonaparte

Caprimulgus concretus

Chotacabras de Célebes

Caprimulgus celebensis

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Chotacabras de Fosse

Caprimulgus fossii

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Chotacabras de jungla

Caprimulgus indicus

Chotacabras del Natal

Caprimulgus natalensis

Chotacabras de Mahratta

Caprimulgus mahrattensis

Chotacabras de Mees

Caprimulgus meesi

Chotacabras de Nechisar

Caprimulgus solala

Chotacabras de Palaos

Caprimulgus phalaena

Chotacabras de Prigogine

Caprimulgus prigoginei

Chotacabras de sabana

Caprimulgus affinis

Chotacabras de Salvadori

Caprimulgus pulchellus

Chotacabras de Vaurie

Caprimulgus centralasicus

Chotacabras dorado

Caprimulgus eximius

Data verified marzo 2026

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