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Francolin écaillé

Pternistis squamatus

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Norway.

🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (animal)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordates)
Class
Aves (oiseau)
Order
Galliformes (Galliformes)
Family
Phasianidae
Genus
Pternistis
Species
Pternistis squamatus (Francolin écaillé)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ウロコシャコ
Chinese 鱗斑鷓鴣
Spanish Francolín escamoso
French Francolin écaillé
German Schuppenfrankolin
Portuguese francolim-escamoso
Russian Чешуйчатый турач

Similar Species in Pternistis

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Francolin à bandes grises
Pternistis griseostriatus
Least Concern
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Francolin à bec jaune
Pternistis icterorhynchus
Least Concern
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Francolin à bec rouge
Pternistis adspersus
Least Concern
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Francolin à cou jaune
Pternistis leucoscepus
Least Concern
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Francolin à cou roux
Pternistis castaneicollis
Least Concern
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Francolin à double éperon
Pternistis bicalcaratus
Least Concern
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Francolin à front noir
Pternistis atrifrons
Endangered
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Francolin à gorge rouge
Pternistis afer
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Francolin écaillé?
The scientific name of Francolin écaillé is Pternistis squamatus. It belongs to the genus Pternistis.
What is the conservation status of Francolin écaillé?
Francolin écaillé (Pternistis squamatus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Francolin écaillé live?
Francolin écaillé is found in Found in Norway.. Countries include Norway.
What family does Francolin écaillé belong to?
Francolin écaillé (Pternistis squamatus) belongs to the genus Pternistis, which is part of the taxonomic family Phasianidae.
Is Francolin écaillé endangered?
No, Francolin écaillé (Pternistis squamatus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Francolin écaillé belong to?
Francolin écaillé (Pternistis squamatus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).
What are the closest relatives of Francolin écaillé?
The closest relatives of Francolin écaillé in the genus Pternistis include Francolin à bandes grises, Francolin à bec jaune, Francolin à bec rouge, Francolin à cou jaune, Francolin à cou roux.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Pternistis — 20 Species

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Francolin à bandes grises
Pternistis griseostriatus
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Francolin à bec jaune
Pternistis icterorhynchus
LC 🐾
Francolin à bec rouge
Pternistis adspersus
LC 🐾
Francolin à cou jaune
Pternistis leucoscepus
LC 🐾
Francolin à cou roux
Pternistis castaneicollis
LC 🐾
Francolin à double éperon
Pternistis bicalcaratus
LC 🐾
Francolin à front noir
Pternistis atrifrons
EN 🐾
Francolin à gorge rouge
Pternistis afer
LC 🐾
Francolin à poitrine grise
Pternistis rufopictus
LC 🐾
Francolin criard
Pternistis capensis
LC 🐾
Francolin d'Ahanta
Pternistis ahantensis
LC 🐾
Francolin de Clapperton
Pternistis clappertoni
LC 🐾
Francolin de Hartlaub
Pternistis hartlaubi
LC 🐾
Francolin de Harwood
Pternistis harwoodi
NT 🐾
Francolin de Hildebrandt
Pternistis hildebrandti
LC 🐾
Francolin de Jackson
Pternistis jacksoni
LC 🐾
Francolin d'Erckel
Pternistis erckelii
LC 🐾
Francolin de Swainson
Pternistis swainsonii
LC 🐾
Francolin de Swierstra
Pternistis swierstrai
EN 🐾
Francolin du Cameroun
Pternistis camerunensis
EN
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