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エミュー (Emu)

Dromaius novaehollandiae

Least Concern →

Diet

Omnivore

Lifespan

20 years

Length

1.8 m

Weight

45.0 kg

Population

700.0K

Trend

→ Stable

About

オーストラリア最大の在来鳥類で体高基準では世界第2位の大きさを誇るエミュー（Dromaius novaehollandiae）は、草原、低木地、森林などオーストラリア大陸の大部分に分布する飛べないロシュ類です。時速50kmで走れる強力な蹴り足を持つエミューは遊牧性で、食物と水を求めて広大な距離を移動します。雄が8週間にわたって抱卵し、体重の3分の1を失います。1932年に西オーストラリアで起きた悪名高い「エミュー大戦争」の主役です。

Fun Facts

✨ Emus can sprint at nearly 50 km/h.
✨ The male incubates the eggs for 8 weeks without eating or drinking.
✨ Australia fought the Great Emu War of 1932 and lost.

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests and temperate broadleaf and mixed forests within the Indomalayan biogeographic realm.

🌾 Savanna 🌿 Grassland

Widely distributed across Asia (Nepal), Europe (6 countries), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador).

🇳🇵 Nepal 🇳🇴 Norway 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇫🇷 France 🇵🇱 Poland 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Diet & Behavior

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Omnivore

エミュー is classified as omnivore, adapted to its ecological niche.

Diet

🍽️ Omnivore

Plant ~60% Animal ~40%

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Estimated Population

700.0K

Population Trend

→ Stable

Full Taxonomy

Casuariiformes (ヒクイドリ目)

Species

Dromaius novaehollandiae (エミュー)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese エミュー

Chinese 鴯鶓

Spanish Emú

French Émeu d'Australie

German Emu

Portuguese emu

Russian Эму

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of エミュー?

The scientific name of エミュー is Dromaius novaehollandiae. It belongs to the genus Dromaius.

What is the conservation status of エミュー?

エミュー (Dromaius novaehollandiae) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List. The population trend is stable.

Where does エミュー live?

エミュー is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Nepal), Europe (6 countries), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador).. Countries include Belgium, Colombia, Ecuador, France, Nepal, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, United Kingdom.

What family does エミュー belong to?

エミュー (Dromaius novaehollandiae) belongs to the genus Dromaius, which is part of the taxonomic family Dromaiidae.

What does エミュー eat?

エミュー is omnivore. Its diet is adapted to its natural habitat and ecological niche.

How long does エミュー live?

エミュー has an average lifespan of approximately 20 years in the wild.

How many エミュー are left in the wild?

The estimated wild population of エミュー (Dromaius novaehollandiae) is approximately 700,000 individuals.

Is エミュー endangered?

No, エミュー (Dromaius novaehollandiae) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.