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Talève takahé

Porphyrio hochstetteri

Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Norway. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (animal)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordates)
Class
Aves (oiseau)
Order
Gruiformes (Gruiformes)
Family
Rallidae
Genus
Porphyrio
Species
Porphyrio hochstetteri (Talève takahé)

Names in Other Languages

Chinese 南島青水雞
Spanish Calamón takahe
French Talève takahé
German Takahe
Portuguese takahe
Russian Такахе

Similar Species in Porphyrio

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Talève d'Allen
Porphyrio alleni
Not Evaluated
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Talève de Lord Howe
Porphyrio albus
Extinct
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Talève des Philipp
Porphyrio pulverulentus
Not Evaluated
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Talève favorite
Porphyrio flavirostris
Least Concern
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Talève mohoau
Porphyrio mantelli
Extinct
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Talève sultane
Porphyrio porphyrio
Not Evaluated
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Talève violacée
Porphyrio martinica
Least Concern
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Australasian Swamphen
Porphyrio melanotus
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Talève takahé?
The scientific name of Talève takahé is Porphyrio hochstetteri. It belongs to the genus Porphyrio.
What is the conservation status of Talève takahé?
Talève takahé (Porphyrio hochstetteri) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Talève takahé live?
Talève takahé is found in Found in Norway. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Norway.
What family does Talève takahé belong to?
Talève takahé (Porphyrio hochstetteri) belongs to the genus Porphyrio, which is part of the taxonomic family Rallidae.
Is Talève takahé endangered?
Yes, Talève takahé (Porphyrio hochstetteri) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Talève takahé belong to?
Talève takahé (Porphyrio hochstetteri) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).
What are the closest relatives of Talève takahé?
The closest relatives of Talève takahé in the genus Porphyrio include Talève d'Allen, Talève de Lord Howe, Talève des Philipp, Talève favorite, Talève mohoau.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Porphyrio — 10 Species

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Talève d'Allen
Porphyrio alleni
NE 🐾
Talève de Lord Howe
Porphyrio albus
EX 🐾
Talève des Philipp
Porphyrio pulverulentus
NE 🐾
Talève favorite
Porphyrio flavirostris
LC 🐾
Talève mohoau
Porphyrio mantelli
EX 🐾
Talève sultane
Porphyrio porphyrio
NE
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Talève takahé
Porphyrio hochstetteri
EN
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Talève violacée
Porphyrio martinica
LC 🐾
Black-backed Swamphen
Porphyrio indicus
NE 🐾
Australasian Swamphen
Porphyrio melanotus
NE
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