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Amarante du Sénégal

Lagonosticta senegala

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Italy, Norway, and United Kingdom.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇮🇹 Italy 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (animal)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordates)
Class
Aves (oiseau)
Order
Passeriformes (passereaux)
Family
Estrildidae
Genus
Lagonosticta
Species
Lagonosticta senegala (Amarante du Sénégal)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese コウギョクチョウ
Chinese 紅嘴火雀
Spanish Amaranta Senegalesa
French Amarante du Sénégal
German Senegalamarant
Portuguese peito-de-fogo
Russian Обыкновенный амарант

Similar Species in Lagonosticta

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Amarante à ventre noir
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Amarante de Jameson
Lagonosticta rhodopareia
Least Concern
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Amarante de Kulikoro
Lagonosticta virata
Least Concern
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Amarante de Landana
Lagonosticta landanae
Not Evaluated
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Amarante de Reichenow
Lagonosticta umbrinodorsalis
Least Concern
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Amarante des rochers
Lagonosticta sanguinodorsalis
Least Concern
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Amarante foncé
Lagonosticta rubricata
Least Concern
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Amarante masqué
Lagonosticta larvata
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Amarante du Sénégal?
The scientific name of Amarante du Sénégal is Lagonosticta senegala. It belongs to the genus Lagonosticta.
What is the conservation status of Amarante du Sénégal?
Amarante du Sénégal (Lagonosticta senegala) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Amarante du Sénégal live?
Amarante du Sénégal is found in Distributed across Italy, Norway, and United Kingdom.. Countries include Italy, Norway, United Kingdom.
What family does Amarante du Sénégal belong to?
Amarante du Sénégal (Lagonosticta senegala) belongs to the genus Lagonosticta, which is part of the taxonomic family Estrildidae.
Is Amarante du Sénégal endangered?
No, Amarante du Sénégal (Lagonosticta senegala) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Amarante du Sénégal belong to?
Amarante du Sénégal (Lagonosticta senegala) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).
What are the closest relatives of Amarante du Sénégal?
The closest relatives of Amarante du Sénégal in the genus Lagonosticta include Amarante à ventre noir, Amarante de Jameson, Amarante de Kulikoro, Amarante de Landana, Amarante de Reichenow.

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Lagonosticta — 11 Species

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Amarante à ventre noir
Lagonosticta rara
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Amarante de Jameson
Lagonosticta rhodopareia
LC 🐾
Amarante de Kulikoro
Lagonosticta virata
LC 🐾
Amarante de Landana
Lagonosticta landanae
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Amarante de Reichenow
Lagonosticta umbrinodorsalis
LC 🐾
Amarante des rochers
Lagonosticta sanguinodorsalis
LC
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Amarante du Sénégal
Lagonosticta senegala
LC
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Amarante foncé
Lagonosticta rubricata
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Amarante masqué
Lagonosticta larvata
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Amarante nitidule
Lagonosticta nitidula
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Amarante pointé
Lagonosticta rufopicta
LC
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