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Anhinga roux

Anhinga melanogaster

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

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

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

🇳🇴 Norway 🇩🇪 Germany

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (animal)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordates)
Class
Aves (oiseau)
Order
Suliformes (Suliformes)
Family
Anhingidae
Genus
Anhinga
Species
Anhinga melanogaster (Anhinga roux)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese アジアヘビウ
Chinese 黑腹蛇鵜
Spanish Anhinga asiática
French Anhinga roux
German Orient-Schlangenhalsvogel
Portuguese biguatinga-de-pescoço-vermelho / mergulhão-serpente
Russian Чернобрюхая змеешейка
Thai นกอ้ายงั่ว

Similar Species in Anhinga

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Anhinga d'Afrique
Anhinga rufa
Least Concern
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Anhinga d'Amérique
Anhinga anhinga
Least Concern
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Anhinga d'Australie
Anhinga novaehollandiae
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Anhinga roux?
The scientific name of Anhinga roux is Anhinga melanogaster. It belongs to the genus Anhinga.
What is the conservation status of Anhinga roux?
Anhinga roux (Anhinga melanogaster) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Anhinga roux live?
Anhinga roux is found in Distributed across Germany and Norway. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Germany, Norway.
What family does Anhinga roux belong to?
Anhinga roux (Anhinga melanogaster) belongs to the genus Anhinga, which is part of the taxonomic family Anhingidae.
What kingdom does Anhinga roux belong to?
Anhinga roux (Anhinga melanogaster) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).
What are the closest relatives of Anhinga roux?
The closest relatives of Anhinga roux in the genus Anhinga include Anhinga d'Afrique, Anhinga d'Amérique, Anhinga d'Australie.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Anhinga — 4 Species

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Anhinga d'Afrique
Anhinga rufa
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Anhinga d'Amérique
Anhinga anhinga
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Anhinga d'Australie
Anhinga novaehollandiae
LC
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Anhinga roux
Anhinga melanogaster
NT
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