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ソウゲンライチョウ (Greater Prairie Chicken)

Tympanuchus cupido

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Germany, Norway, and United Kingdom. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

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Names in Other Languages

Japanese ソウゲンライチョウ
Chinese 大草原榛雞
Spanish Gallo de las praderas grande
French Tétras des prairies
German Präriehuhn
Portuguese galo-das-pradarias-grande
Russian Большой степной тетерев

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of ソウゲンライチョウ?
The scientific name of ソウゲンライチョウ is Tympanuchus cupido. It belongs to the genus Tympanuchus.
What is the conservation status of ソウゲンライチョウ?
ソウゲンライチョウ (Tympanuchus cupido) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does ソウゲンライチョウ live?
ソウゲンライチョウ is found in Distributed across Germany, Norway, and United Kingdom. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Germany, Norway, United Kingdom.
What family does ソウゲンライチョウ belong to?
ソウゲンライチョウ (Tympanuchus cupido) belongs to the genus Tympanuchus, which is part of the taxonomic family Phasianidae.
What kingdom does ソウゲンライチョウ belong to?
ソウゲンライチョウ (Tympanuchus cupido) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (動物).
What are the closest relatives of ソウゲンライチョウ?
The closest relatives of ソウゲンライチョウ in the genus Tympanuchus include ヒメソウゲンライチョウ, ホソオライチョウ.

Native Range — 3 Countries

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