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Micronesian Megapode

Megapodius laperouse

Near Threatened
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Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Norway. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Names in Other Languages

Japanese マリアナツカツクリ
Chinese 密克羅尼西亞塚雉
Spanish Talégalo de las Marianas
French Mégapode de La Pérouse
German Lapérouse-Großfußhuhn
Portuguese frango-do-mato-micronésio
Russian Микронезийский большеног

Similar Species in Megapodius

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Melanesian Megapode
Megapodius eremita
Least Concern
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New Guinea Scrubfowl
Megapodius decollatus
Least Concern
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Nicobar Megapode
Megapodius nicobariensis
Vulnerable
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Orange-footed Scrubfowl
Megapodius reinwardt
Least Concern
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Philippine Megapode
Megapodius cumingii
Least Concern
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Sula Megapode
Megapodius bernsteinii
Vulnerable
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Tanimbar Megapode
Megapodius tenimberensis
Vulnerable
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Biak Scrubfowl
Megapodius geelvinkianus
Near Threatened
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Micronesian Megapode?
The scientific name of Micronesian Megapode is Megapodius laperouse. It belongs to the genus Megapodius.
What is the conservation status of Micronesian Megapode?
Micronesian Megapode (Megapodius laperouse) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Micronesian Megapode live?
Micronesian Megapode is found in Found in Norway. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Norway.
What family does Micronesian Megapode belong to?
Micronesian Megapode (Megapodius laperouse) belongs to the genus Megapodius, which is part of the taxonomic family Megapodiidae.
What kingdom does Micronesian Megapode belong to?
Micronesian Megapode (Megapodius laperouse) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (प्राणी).
What are the closest relatives of Micronesian Megapode?
The closest relatives of Micronesian Megapode in the genus Megapodius include Melanesian Megapode, New Guinea Scrubfowl, Nicobar Megapode, Orange-footed Scrubfowl, Philippine Megapode.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Megapodius — 12 Species

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Melanesian Megapode
Megapodius eremita
LC
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Micronesian Megapode
Megapodius laperouse
NT
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New Guinea Scrubfowl
Megapodius decollatus
LC 🐾
Nicobar Megapode
Megapodius nicobariensis
VU 🐾
Orange-footed Scrubfowl
Megapodius reinwardt
LC 🐾
Philippine Megapode
Megapodius cumingii
LC 🐾
Sula Megapode
Megapodius bernsteinii
VU 🐾
Tanimbar Megapode
Megapodius tenimberensis
VU 🐾
Biak Scrubfowl
Megapodius geelvinkianus
NT 🐾
Tongan Megapode
Megapodius pritchardii
VU 🐾
Vanuatu Megapode
Megapodius layardi
VU 🐾
Dusky Megapode
Megapodius freycinet
LC
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