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Foulque des Mascareignes

Fulica newtonii

Extinct

Habitat & Distribution

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

Conservation Status

EX Extinct

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (animal)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordates)
Class
Aves (oiseau)
Order
Gruiformes (Gruiformes)
Family
Rallidae
Genus
Fulica
Species
Fulica newtonii (Foulque des Mascareignes)

Names in Other Languages

Chinese 馬斯卡拉瓣蹼雞
Spanish Focha de las Mascareñas
French Foulque des Mascareignes
German Mauritius-Blässhuhn
Russian Маскаренская лысуха

Similar Species in Fulica

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Foulque à crête
Fulica cristata
Least Concern
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Foulque à front rouge
Fulica rufifrons
Least Concern
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Foulque à jarretières
Fulica armillata
Least Concern
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Foulque ardoisée
Fulica ardesiaca
Least Concern
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Foulque cornue
Fulica cornuta
Near Threatened
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Foulque d'Amérique
Fulica americana
Least Concern
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Foulque des Hawaï
Fulica alai
Vulnerable
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Foulque géante
Fulica gigantea
Least Concern
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Compare Species

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Foulque des Mascareignes?
The scientific name of Foulque des Mascareignes is Fulica newtonii. It belongs to the genus Fulica.
What is the conservation status of Foulque des Mascareignes?
Foulque des Mascareignes (Fulica newtonii) is classified as Extinct by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Foulque des Mascareignes belong to?
Foulque des Mascareignes (Fulica newtonii) belongs to the genus Fulica, which is part of the taxonomic family Rallidae.
What kingdom does Foulque des Mascareignes belong to?
Foulque des Mascareignes (Fulica newtonii) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).
What are the closest relatives of Foulque des Mascareignes?
The closest relatives of Foulque des Mascareignes in the genus Fulica include Foulque à crête, Foulque à front rouge, Foulque à jarretières, Foulque ardoisée, Foulque cornue.

Genus Fulica — 12 Species

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Foulque à crête
Fulica cristata
LC 🐾
Foulque à front rouge
Fulica rufifrons
LC 🐾
Foulque à jarretières
Fulica armillata
LC 🐾
Foulque ardoisée
Fulica ardesiaca
LC 🐾
Foulque cornue
Fulica cornuta
NT 🐾
Foulque d'Amérique
Fulica americana
LC 🐾
Foulque des Hawaï
Fulica alai
VU
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Foulque des Mascareignes
Fulica newtonii
EX
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Foulque géante
Fulica gigantea
LC 🐾
Foulque leucoptère
Fulica leucoptera
LC 🐾
foulque macroule
Fulica atra
VU 🐾
Caribbean Coot
Fulica caribaea
NT
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