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Hocco de Spix

Mitu tomentosum

Near Threatened

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Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Colombia, Norway, and Venezuela. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Galliformes (Galliformes)

Species

Mitu tomentosum (Hocco de Spix)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese コチャバラホウカンチョウ

Chinese 小刀嘴鳳冠雉

Spanish Paují culicastaño

French Hocco de Spix

German Samthokko

Portuguese mutum-do-norte

Russian Малый хохлатый кракс

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Hocco de Spix?

The scientific name of Hocco de Spix is Mitu tomentosum. It belongs to the genus Mitu.

What is the conservation status of Hocco de Spix?

Hocco de Spix (Mitu tomentosum) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Hocco de Spix live?

Hocco de Spix is found in Distributed across Colombia, Norway, and Venezuela. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Colombia, Norway, Venezuela.

What family does Hocco de Spix belong to?

Hocco de Spix (Mitu tomentosum) belongs to the genus Mitu, which is part of the taxonomic family Cracidae.

What kingdom does Hocco de Spix belong to?

Hocco de Spix (Mitu tomentosum) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).

What are the closest relatives of Hocco de Spix?

The closest relatives of Hocco de Spix in the genus Mitu include Hocco de Salvin, Hocco mitou, Hocco tuberculé.