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Spix's Guan

Penelope jacquacu

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (hewan)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordates)
Class
Aves (burung)
Order
Galliformes (Galliformes)
Family
Cracidae
Genus
Penelope
Species
Penelope jacquacu (Spix's Guan)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese アマゾンシャクケイ
Chinese 棕胸冠雉
Spanish pava tarro
French Pénélope de Spix
German Spixguan
Portuguese jacu-de-spix
Russian Спиксова пенелопа

Similar Species in Penelope

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Baudo Guan
Penelope ortoni
Endangered
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Bearded Guan
Penelope barbata
Near Threatened
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Cauca Guan
Penelope perspicax
Endangered
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Chestnut-bellied Guan
Penelope ochrogaster
Vulnerable
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Andean Guan
Penelope montagnii
Least Concern
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Marail Guan
Penelope marail
Least Concern
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White-browed Guan
Penelope jacucaca
Vulnerable
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Red-faced Guan
Penelope dabbenei
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Spix's Guan?
The scientific name of Spix's Guan is Penelope jacquacu. It belongs to the genus Penelope.
What is the conservation status of Spix's Guan?
Spix's Guan (Penelope jacquacu) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Spix's Guan live?
Spix's Guan is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Venezuela.
What family does Spix's Guan belong to?
Spix's Guan (Penelope jacquacu) belongs to the genus Penelope, which is part of the taxonomic family Cracidae.
Is Spix's Guan endangered?
No, Spix's Guan (Penelope jacquacu) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Spix's Guan belong to?
Spix's Guan (Penelope jacquacu) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hewan).
What are the closest relatives of Spix's Guan?
The closest relatives of Spix's Guan in the genus Penelope include Baudo Guan, Bearded Guan, Cauca Guan, Chestnut-bellied Guan, Andean Guan.

Native Range — 4 Countries

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Genus Penelope — 15 Species

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Baudo Guan
Penelope ortoni
EN 🐾
Bearded Guan
Penelope barbata
NT 🐾
Cauca Guan
Penelope perspicax
EN 🐾
Chestnut-bellied Guan
Penelope ochrogaster
VU 🐾
Andean Guan
Penelope montagnii
LC 🐾
Marail Guan
Penelope marail
LC 🐾
White-browed Guan
Penelope jacucaca
VU 🐾
Red-faced Guan
Penelope dabbenei
LC 🐾
Band-tailed Guan
Penelope argyrotis
LC 🐾
Rusty-margined Guan
Penelope superciliaris
NT
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Spix's Guan
Penelope jacquacu
LC
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White-crested Guan
Penelope pileata
VU 🐾
White-winged Guan
Penelope albipennis
EN 🐾
Crested Guan
Penelope purpurascens
LC 🐾
Dusky-legged Guan
Penelope obscura
LC
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