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コウライアイサ (Scaly-sided Merganser)

Mergus squamatus

Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Norway and Taiwan. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Names in Other Languages

Japanese コウライアイサ
Chinese 中华秋沙鸭
Spanish Serreta china
French Harle de Chine
German Schuppensäger
Portuguese merganso-de-flanco-escamoso
Russian Чешуйчатый крохаль
Thai เป็ดปากยาวข้างลาย

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of コウライアイサ?
The scientific name of コウライアイサ is Mergus squamatus. It belongs to the genus Mergus.
What is the conservation status of コウライアイサ?
コウライアイサ (Mergus squamatus) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.
Where does コウライアイサ live?
コウライアイサ is found in Distributed across Norway and Taiwan. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Norway, Taiwan.
What family does コウライアイサ belong to?
コウライアイサ (Mergus squamatus) belongs to the genus Mergus, which is part of the taxonomic family Anatidae.
Is コウライアイサ endangered?
Yes, コウライアイサ (Mergus squamatus) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does コウライアイサ belong to?
コウライアイサ (Mergus squamatus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (動物).
What are the closest relatives of コウライアイサ?
The closest relatives of コウライアイサ in the genus Mergus include ウミアイサ, オークランドアイサ, カワアイサ, クロアイサ.

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