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Mégapode de Layard

Megapodius layardi

Vulnerable
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Habitat & Distribution

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

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

🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Names in Other Languages

Japanese バヌアツツカツクリ
Chinese 瓦努阿图塚雉
Spanish Talégalo de Nuevas Hébridas
French Mégapode de Layard
German Layard-Großfußhuhn
Portuguese frango-do-mato-de-vanuatu
Russian Вануатуйский большеног

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Mégapode de Bernstein
Megapodius bernsteinii
Vulnerable
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Mégapode de Freycinet
Megapodius freycinet
Least Concern
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Mégapode de Geelvink
Megapodius geelvinkianus
Near Threatened
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Mégapode de La Pérouse
Megapodius laperouse
Near Threatened
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Mégapode de Nouvelle-Guinée
Megapodius decollatus
Least Concern
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Mégapode de Pritchard
Megapodius pritchardii
Vulnerable
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Mégapode de Reinwardt
Megapodius reinwardt
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Mégapode des Nicobar
Megapodius nicobariensis
Vulnerable
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Mégapode de Layard?
The scientific name of Mégapode de Layard is Megapodius layardi. It belongs to the genus Megapodius.
What is the conservation status of Mégapode de Layard?
Mégapode de Layard (Megapodius layardi) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Mégapode de Layard live?
Mégapode de Layard is found in Found in Norway. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Norway.
What family does Mégapode de Layard belong to?
Mégapode de Layard (Megapodius layardi) belongs to the genus Megapodius, which is part of the taxonomic family Megapodiidae.
Is Mégapode de Layard endangered?
Yes, Mégapode de Layard (Megapodius layardi) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Mégapode de Layard belong to?
Mégapode de Layard (Megapodius layardi) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).
What are the closest relatives of Mégapode de Layard?
The closest relatives of Mégapode de Layard in the genus Megapodius include Mégapode de Bernstein, Mégapode de Freycinet, Mégapode de Geelvink, Mégapode de La Pérouse, Mégapode de Nouvelle-Guinée.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Megapodius — 12 Species

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Mégapode de Bernstein
Megapodius bernsteinii
VU 🐾
Mégapode de Freycinet
Megapodius freycinet
LC 🐾
Mégapode de Geelvink
Megapodius geelvinkianus
NT 🐾
Mégapode de La Pérouse
Megapodius laperouse
NT
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Mégapode de Layard
Megapodius layardi
VU
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Mégapode de Nouvelle-Guinée
Megapodius decollatus
LC 🐾
Mégapode de Pritchard
Megapodius pritchardii
VU 🐾
Mégapode de Reinwardt
Megapodius reinwardt
LC 🐾
Mégapode des Nicobar
Megapodius nicobariensis
VU 🐾
Mégapode des Philippines
Megapodius cumingii
LC 🐾
Mégapode des Tanimbar
Megapodius tenimberensis
VU 🐾
Mégapode mélanésien
Megapodius eremita
LC
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