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jaçanã-africana

Actophilornis africanus

Least Concern

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The African Jacana (Actophilornis africanus) is a species in the genus Actophilornis. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Norway and United Arab Emirates.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Charadriiformes (Charadriiformes)

Species

Actophilornis africanus (jaçanã-africana)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese アフリカレンカク

Chinese 長腳雉鴴

Spanish Jacana africana

French Jacana à poitrine dorée

German Blaustirn-Blatthühnchen

Portuguese jaçanã-africana

Russian Африканская якана

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jaçanã-malgaxe

Actophilornis albinucha

Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of jaçanã-africana?

The scientific name of jaçanã-africana is Actophilornis africanus. It belongs to the genus Actophilornis.

What is the conservation status of jaçanã-africana?

jaçanã-africana (Actophilornis africanus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does jaçanã-africana live?

jaçanã-africana is found in Distributed across Norway and United Arab Emirates.. Countries include Norway, United Arab Emirates.

What family does jaçanã-africana belong to?

jaçanã-africana (Actophilornis africanus) belongs to the genus Actophilornis, which is part of the taxonomic family Jacanidae.

Is jaçanã-africana endangered?

No, jaçanã-africana (Actophilornis africanus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does jaçanã-africana belong to?

jaçanã-africana (Actophilornis africanus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of jaçanã-africana?

The closest relatives of jaçanã-africana in the genus Actophilornis include jaçanã-malgaxe.