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Mégapode de La Pérouse

Megapodius laperouse

Near Threatened
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Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Norway. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Names in Other Languages

Japanese マリアナツカツクリ
Chinese 密克羅尼西亞塚雉
Spanish Talégalo de las Marianas
French Mégapode de La Pérouse
German Lapérouse-Großfußhuhn
Portuguese frango-do-mato-micronésio
Russian Микронезийский большеног

Similar Species in Megapodius

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Mégapode de Bernstein
Megapodius bernsteinii
Vulnerable
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Mégapode de Freycinet
Megapodius freycinet
Least Concern
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Mégapode de Geelvink
Megapodius geelvinkianus
Near Threatened
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Mégapode de Layard
Megapodius layardi
Vulnerable
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Mégapode de Nouvelle-Guinée
Megapodius decollatus
Least Concern
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Mégapode de Pritchard
Megapodius pritchardii
Vulnerable
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Mégapode de Reinwardt
Megapodius reinwardt
Least Concern
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Mégapode des Nicobar
Megapodius nicobariensis
Vulnerable
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Mégapode de La Pérouse?
The scientific name of Mégapode de La Pérouse is Megapodius laperouse. It belongs to the genus Megapodius.
What is the conservation status of Mégapode de La Pérouse?
Mégapode de La Pérouse (Megapodius laperouse) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Mégapode de La Pérouse live?
Mégapode de La Pérouse is found in Found in Norway. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Norway.
What family does Mégapode de La Pérouse belong to?
Mégapode de La Pérouse (Megapodius laperouse) belongs to the genus Megapodius, which is part of the taxonomic family Megapodiidae.
What kingdom does Mégapode de La Pérouse belong to?
Mégapode de La Pérouse (Megapodius laperouse) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).
What are the closest relatives of Mégapode de La Pérouse?
The closest relatives of Mégapode de La Pérouse in the genus Megapodius include Mégapode de Bernstein, Mégapode de Freycinet, Mégapode de Geelvink, Mégapode de Layard, Mégapode de Nouvelle-Guinée.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Megapodius — 12 Species

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Mégapode de Bernstein
Megapodius bernsteinii
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Mégapode de Freycinet
Megapodius freycinet
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Mégapode de Geelvink
Megapodius geelvinkianus
NT
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Mégapode de La Pérouse
Megapodius laperouse
NT
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Mégapode de Layard
Megapodius layardi
VU 🐾
Mégapode de Nouvelle-Guinée
Megapodius decollatus
LC 🐾
Mégapode de Pritchard
Megapodius pritchardii
VU 🐾
Mégapode de Reinwardt
Megapodius reinwardt
LC 🐾
Mégapode des Nicobar
Megapodius nicobariensis
VU 🐾
Mégapode des Philippines
Megapodius cumingii
LC 🐾
Mégapode des Tanimbar
Megapodius tenimberensis
VU 🐾
Mégapode mélanésien
Megapodius eremita
LC
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