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Black Curassow

Crax alector

Vulnerable

About

The Black Curassow (Crax alector) is a species in the genus Crax. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments. Distributed across Colombia, Norway, and Venezuela. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Colombia, Norway, and Venezuela. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Galliformes (Galliformes)

Species

Crax alector (Black Curassow)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese メスグロホウカンチョウ

Chinese 黑凤冠雉

Spanish Pavón guayanés

French Hocco alector

German Glattschnabelhokko

Portuguese mutum-poranga

Russian Хохлатый кракс

Similar Species in Crax

Critically Endangered

Yellow-knobbed Curassow

Crax daubentoni

Near Threatened

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Black Curassow?

The scientific name of Black Curassow is Crax alector. It belongs to the genus Crax.

What is the conservation status of Black Curassow?

Black Curassow (Crax alector) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Black Curassow live?

Black Curassow is found in Distributed across Colombia, Norway, and Venezuela. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Colombia, Norway, Venezuela.

What family does Black Curassow belong to?

Black Curassow (Crax alector) belongs to the genus Crax, which is part of the taxonomic family Cracidae.

Is Black Curassow endangered?

Yes, Black Curassow (Crax alector) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Black Curassow belong to?

Black Curassow (Crax alector) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hewan).

What are the closest relatives of Black Curassow?

The closest relatives of Black Curassow in the genus Crax include Bare-faced Curassow, Blue-billed Curassow, Great Curassow, Red-billed Curassow, Wattled Curassow.