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Wattled Jacana

Jacana jacana

Least Concern

About

Wattled Jacana (Jacana jacana) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.

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

Charadriiformes (Charadriiformes)

Species

Jacana jacana (Wattled Jacana)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ナンベイレンカク

Chinese 肉垂水雉

Spanish Jacana Carunculada

French Jacana noir

German Rotstirn-Blatthühnchen

Portuguese jaçanã

Russian Сережчатая якана

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Wattled Jacana?

The scientific name of Wattled Jacana is Jacana jacana. It belongs to the genus Jacana.

What is the conservation status of Wattled Jacana?

Wattled Jacana (Jacana jacana) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Wattled Jacana live?

Wattled Jacana is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Venezuela.

What family does Wattled Jacana belong to?

Wattled Jacana (Jacana jacana) belongs to the genus Jacana, which is part of the taxonomic family Jacanidae.

Is Wattled Jacana endangered?

No, Wattled Jacana (Jacana jacana) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Wattled Jacana belong to?

Wattled Jacana (Jacana jacana) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hewan).

What are the closest relatives of Wattled Jacana?

The closest relatives of Wattled Jacana in the genus Jacana include Northern Jacana.