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Ganga cata

Pterocles alchata

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Norway and United Arab Emirates.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (animal)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordates)
Class
Aves (oiseau)
Order
Pteroclidiformes
Family
Pteroclididae
Genus
Pterocles
Species
Pterocles alchata (Ganga cata)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese シロハラサケイ
Chinese 白腹沙雞
Spanish Ganga ibérica
French Ganga cata
German Spießflughuhn
Portuguese ganga
Russian Белобрюхий рябок

Similar Species in Pterocles

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Ganga à face noire
Pterocles decoratus
Least Concern
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Ganga à gorge jaune
Pterocles gutturalis
Least Concern
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Ganga à ventre brun
Pterocles exustus
Least Concern
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Ganga bibande
Pterocles bicinctus
Least Concern
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Ganga couronné
Pterocles coronatus
Least Concern
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Ganga de Burchell
Pterocles burchelli
Least Concern
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Ganga de Lichtenstein
Pterocles lichtensteinii
Least Concern
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Ganga indien
Pterocles indicus
Least Concern
View all species in Pterocles →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Ganga cata?
The scientific name of Ganga cata is Pterocles alchata. It belongs to the genus Pterocles.
What is the conservation status of Ganga cata?
Ganga cata (Pterocles alchata) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Ganga cata live?
Ganga cata is found in Distributed across Norway and United Arab Emirates.. Countries include Norway, United Arab Emirates.
What family does Ganga cata belong to?
Ganga cata (Pterocles alchata) belongs to the genus Pterocles, which is part of the taxonomic family Pteroclididae.
Is Ganga cata endangered?
No, Ganga cata (Pterocles alchata) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Ganga cata belong to?
Ganga cata (Pterocles alchata) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).
What are the closest relatives of Ganga cata?
The closest relatives of Ganga cata in the genus Pterocles include Ganga à face noire, Ganga à gorge jaune, Ganga à ventre brun, Ganga bibande, Ganga couronné.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Pterocles — 14 Species

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Ganga à face noire
Pterocles decoratus
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Ganga à gorge jaune
Pterocles gutturalis
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Ganga à ventre brun
Pterocles exustus
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Ganga bibande
Pterocles bicinctus
LC
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Ganga cata
Pterocles alchata
LC
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Ganga couronné
Pterocles coronatus
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Ganga de Burchell
Pterocles burchelli
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Ganga de Lichtenstein
Pterocles lichtensteinii
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Ganga indien
Pterocles indicus
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Ganga masqué
Pterocles personatus
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Ganga namaqua
Pterocles namaqua
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Ganga quadribande
Pterocles quadricinctus
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Ganga tacheté
Pterocles senegallus
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Ganga unibande
Pterocles orientalis
LC
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