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galeirão-americano

Fulica americana

Least Concern

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A galeirão-americano (Fulica americana) é classificado como Menos Preocupante (LC) na Lista Vermelha da UICN. As suas populações são estáveis e abundantes em toda a área de distribuição, sem preocupações imediatas de conservação.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Europe (Norway, Sweden), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Gruiformes (Gruiformes)

Species

Fulica americana (galeirão-americano)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese アメリカオオバン

Chinese 美洲瓣蹼雞

Spanish Gallareta americana

French Foulque d'Amérique

German Amerikanisches Blässhuhn

Portuguese galeirão-americano

Russian Американская лысуха

Similar Species in Fulica

carqueja-de-bico-amarelo

Fulica leucoptera

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of galeirão-americano?

The scientific name of galeirão-americano is Fulica americana. It belongs to the genus Fulica.

What is the conservation status of galeirão-americano?

galeirão-americano (Fulica americana) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does galeirão-americano live?

galeirão-americano is found in Widely distributed across Europe (Norway, Sweden), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela).. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Sweden, United States, Venezuela.

What family does galeirão-americano belong to?

galeirão-americano (Fulica americana) belongs to the genus Fulica, which is part of the taxonomic family Rallidae.

Is galeirão-americano endangered?

No, galeirão-americano (Fulica americana) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does galeirão-americano belong to?

galeirão-americano (Fulica americana) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of galeirão-americano?

The closest relatives of galeirão-americano in the genus Fulica include carqueja-andina, carqueja-de-bico-amarelo, carqueja-de-bico-manchado, carqueja-de-chifres, carqueja-de-escudo-vermelho.