オオフラミンゴ (American Flamingo)

Phoenicopterus ruber

Least Concern

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最も鮮やかな色彩を持つフラミンゴ種であるアメリカフラミンゴは、甲殻類の餌に含まれるカロテノイド色素から深紅のピンク色の羽毛を得ています。バハマやフロリダから中央アメリカ、ガラパゴスに至るカリブ海沿岸のラグーン、塩田、マングローブ湿地に生息しています。非常に群れを好む種で、干潟の泥の塚に大規模な集団で営巣し、独特の濃いピンク色は潜在的な配偶者に健康と繁殖能力を示すシグナルとして使われます。

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found across Europe (10 countries) and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇩🇪 Germany 🇵🇱 Poland 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇪🇪 Estonia 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Phoenicopteriformes (フラミンゴ目)

Family

Phoenicopteridae (Flamingos)

Genus

Phoenicopterus (Flamingos)

Species

Phoenicopterus ruber (オオフラミンゴ)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese オオフラミンゴ

Chinese 美洲紅鸛

Spanish Flamenco Americano, Flamenco de Galápagos

French Flamant rose

German Flamingo

Portuguese Flamingo-comum

Russian Красный фламинго

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チリーフラミンゴ

Phoenicopterus chilensis

Not Evaluated

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ヨーロッパフラミンゴ

Phoenicopterus roseus

Not Evaluated

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of オオフラミンゴ?

The scientific name of オオフラミンゴ is Phoenicopterus ruber. It belongs to the genus Phoenicopterus.

What is the conservation status of オオフラミンゴ?

オオフラミンゴ (Phoenicopterus ruber) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does オオフラミンゴ live?

オオフラミンゴ is found in Found across Europe (10 countries) and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela).. Countries include Belgium, Colombia, Denmark, Ecuador, Estonia, France, Germany, Netherlands, Norway, Poland.

What family does オオフラミンゴ belong to?

オオフラミンゴ (Phoenicopterus ruber) belongs to the genus Phoenicopterus, which is part of the taxonomic family Phoenicopteridae.

Is オオフラミンゴ endangered?

No, オオフラミンゴ (Phoenicopterus ruber) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does オオフラミンゴ belong to?

オオフラミンゴ (Phoenicopterus ruber) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (動物).

What are the closest relatives of オオフラミンゴ?

The closest relatives of オオフラミンゴ in the genus Phoenicopterus include チリーフラミンゴ, ヨーロッパフラミンゴ.