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マタオヨタカ (Ladder-tailed Nightjar)

Hydropsalis climacocerca

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Names in Other Languages

Japanese マタオヨタカ
Chinese 梯尾夜鷹
Spanish Chotacabras Coliescalera
French Engoulevent trifide
German Staffelschwanz-Nachtschwalbe
Portuguese acurana
Russian Южноамериканский острохвостый козодой

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of マタオヨタカ?
The scientific name of マタオヨタカ is Hydropsalis climacocerca. It belongs to the genus Hydropsalis.
What is the conservation status of マタオヨタカ?
マタオヨタカ (Hydropsalis climacocerca) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does マタオヨタカ live?
マタオヨタカ is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Venezuela.
What family does マタオヨタカ belong to?
マタオヨタカ (Hydropsalis climacocerca) belongs to the genus Hydropsalis, which is part of the taxonomic family Caprimulgidae.
Is マタオヨタカ endangered?
No, マタオヨタカ (Hydropsalis climacocerca) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does マタオヨタカ belong to?
マタオヨタカ (Hydropsalis climacocerca) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (動物).
What are the closest relatives of マタオヨタカ?
The closest relatives of マタオヨタカ in the genus Hydropsalis include オジロヨタカ, ハサミヨタカ, マダラオヨタカ.

Native Range — 4 Countries

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