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Tantale indien

Mycteria leucocephala

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Japan, Norway, and United Arab Emirates. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

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Names in Other Languages

Japanese インドトキコウ
Chinese 彩鸛〔白頭鸛〕
Spanish Tántalo indio
French Tantale indien
German Buntstorch
Portuguese tântalo-indiano
Russian Индийский клювач
Thai นกกาบบัว

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Tantale indien?
The scientific name of Tantale indien is Mycteria leucocephala. It belongs to the genus Mycteria.
What is the conservation status of Tantale indien?
Tantale indien (Mycteria leucocephala) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Tantale indien live?
Tantale indien is found in Distributed across Japan, Norway, and United Arab Emirates. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Japan, Norway, United Arab Emirates.
What family does Tantale indien belong to?
Tantale indien (Mycteria leucocephala) belongs to the genus Mycteria, which is part of the taxonomic family Ciconiidae.
What kingdom does Tantale indien belong to?
Tantale indien (Mycteria leucocephala) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).
What are the closest relatives of Tantale indien?
The closest relatives of Tantale indien in the genus Mycteria include Tantale blanc, Tantale d'Amérique, Tantale ibis.

Native Range — 3 Countries

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