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シチメンチョウ (Common Turkey)

Meleagris gallopavo

Least Concern

About

ヤケイ七面鳥(Meleagris gallopavo)はIUCNレッドリストで軽度懸念(LC)に分類されている。分布域全体で広く生息し個体数は安定しており、早急な保全上の懸念はない。

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, and temperate coniferous forests, among 4 distinct biome types within the Indomalayan biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Asia (Nepal), Europe (14 countries), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador).

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Names in Other Languages

Japanese シチメンチョウ
Chinese 吐綬雞
Spanish Guajolote norteño
French Dindon sauvage
German Truthuhn
Portuguese peru-bravo
Russian Индейка

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of シチメンチョウ?
The scientific name of シチメンチョウ is Meleagris gallopavo. It belongs to the genus Meleagris.
What is the conservation status of シチメンチョウ?
シチメンチョウ (Meleagris gallopavo) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does シチメンチョウ live?
シチメンチョウ is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Nepal), Europe (14 countries), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador).. Countries include Australia, Austria, Belgium, Colombia, Czech Republic, Ecuador, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy.
What family does シチメンチョウ belong to?
シチメンチョウ (Meleagris gallopavo) belongs to the genus Meleagris, which is part of the taxonomic family Phasianidae.
Is シチメンチョウ endangered?
No, シチメンチョウ (Meleagris gallopavo) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does シチメンチョウ belong to?
シチメンチョウ (Meleagris gallopavo) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (動物).
What are the closest relatives of シチメンチョウ?
The closest relatives of シチメンチョウ in the genus Meleagris include ヒョウモンシチメンチョウ.

Native Range — 20 Countries

Genus Meleagris — 2 Species

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シチメンチョウ
Meleagris gallopavo
LC
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ヒョウモンシチメンチョウ
Meleagris ocellata
NT

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