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Slate-colored Coot

Fulica ardesiaca

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Norway.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (hewan)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordates)
Class
Aves (burung)
Order
Gruiformes (Gruiformes)
Family
Rallidae
Genus
Fulica
Species
Fulica ardesiaca (Slate-colored Coot)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ハイイロオオバン
Chinese 安第斯骨顶
Spanish focha andina
French Foulque ardoisée
German Andenblässhuhn
Portuguese carqueja-andina
Russian Андийская лысуха

Similar Species in Fulica

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American Coot
Fulica americana
Least Concern
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Eurasian Coot
Fulica atra
Vulnerable
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Giant Coot
Fulica gigantea
Least Concern
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Hawaiian Coot
Fulica alai
Vulnerable
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Horned Coot
Fulica cornuta
Near Threatened
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Red-fronted Coot
Fulica rufifrons
Least Concern
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Red-gartered Coot
Fulica armillata
Least Concern
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Red-knobbed Coot
Fulica cristata
Least Concern
View all species in Fulica →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Slate-colored Coot?
The scientific name of Slate-colored Coot is Fulica ardesiaca. It belongs to the genus Fulica.
What is the conservation status of Slate-colored Coot?
Slate-colored Coot (Fulica ardesiaca) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Slate-colored Coot live?
Slate-colored Coot is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Norway.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway.
What family does Slate-colored Coot belong to?
Slate-colored Coot (Fulica ardesiaca) belongs to the genus Fulica, which is part of the taxonomic family Rallidae.
Is Slate-colored Coot endangered?
No, Slate-colored Coot (Fulica ardesiaca) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Slate-colored Coot belong to?
Slate-colored Coot (Fulica ardesiaca) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hewan).
What are the closest relatives of Slate-colored Coot?
The closest relatives of Slate-colored Coot in the genus Fulica include American Coot, Eurasian Coot, Giant Coot, Hawaiian Coot, Horned Coot.

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Fulica — 12 Species

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American Coot
Fulica americana
LC 🐾
Eurasian Coot
Fulica atra
VU 🐾
Giant Coot
Fulica gigantea
LC 🐾
Hawaiian Coot
Fulica alai
VU 🐾
Horned Coot
Fulica cornuta
NT 🐾
Red-fronted Coot
Fulica rufifrons
LC 🐾
Red-gartered Coot
Fulica armillata
LC 🐾
Red-knobbed Coot
Fulica cristata
LC
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Slate-colored Coot
Fulica ardesiaca
LC
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White-winged Coot
Fulica leucoptera
LC 🐾
Mascarene Coot
Fulica newtonii
EX 🐾
Caribbean Coot
Fulica caribaea
NT
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