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Hocco mitou

Mitu mitu

Extinct in the Wild
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The Alagoas Curassow (Mitu mitu) is a species in the genus Mitu. It is currently classified as Extinct in the Wild on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, temperate coniferous forests, and boreal forests and taiga, among 4 distinct biome types within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also fo.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, temperate coniferous forests, and boreal forests and taiga, among 4 distinct biome types within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Found in Norway.

🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

EW Extinct in the Wild

Names in Other Languages

Japanese チャバラホウカンチョウ
Chinese 刀嘴鳳冠雉
Spanish Paují de Alagoas
French Hocco mitou
German Mituhokko
Portuguese mutum-do-nordeste
Russian Миту

Similar Species in Mitu

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Hocco de Salvin
Mitu salvini
Least Concern
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Hocco de Spix
Mitu tomentosum
Near Threatened
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Hocco tuberculé
Mitu tuberosum
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Hocco mitou?
The scientific name of Hocco mitou is Mitu mitu. It belongs to the genus Mitu.
What is the conservation status of Hocco mitou?
Hocco mitou (Mitu mitu) is classified as Extinct in the Wild by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Hocco mitou live?
Hocco mitou is found in Found in Norway.. Countries include Norway.
What family does Hocco mitou belong to?
Hocco mitou (Mitu mitu) belongs to the genus Mitu, which is part of the taxonomic family Cracidae.
What kingdom does Hocco mitou belong to?
Hocco mitou (Mitu mitu) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).
What are the closest relatives of Hocco mitou?
The closest relatives of Hocco mitou in the genus Mitu include Hocco de Salvin, Hocco de Spix, Hocco tuberculé.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Mitu — 4 Species

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Hocco de Salvin
Mitu salvini
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Hocco de Spix
Mitu tomentosum
NT
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Hocco mitou
Mitu mitu
EW
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Hocco tuberculé
Mitu tuberosum
LC
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