Flamingo-comum

Phoenicopterus ruber

Least Concern

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O flamingo-americano é a espécie de flamingo com a plumagem mais vivamente colorida, exibindo um brilhante tom escarlate-rosado proveniente dos pigmentos carotenoides presentes em sua dieta de crustáceos. Ocorre em lagoas costeiras do Caribe, salinas e manguezais, desde as Bahamas e Flórida até a América Central e as Ilhas Galápagos. Altamente gregário, aninha em enormes colônias sobre montes de lama em planícies de maré. Sua marcante coloração rosa intensa é usada para sinalizar saúde e qualidade reprodutiva a potenciais parceiros.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found across Europe (10 countries) and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇩🇪 Germany 🇵🇱 Poland 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇪🇪 Estonia 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Phoenicopteriformes (Flamingos)

Family

Phoenicopteridae (Flamingos)

Genus

Phoenicopterus (Flamingos)

Species

Phoenicopterus ruber (Flamingo-comum)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese オオフラミンゴ

Chinese 美洲紅鸛

Spanish Flamenco Americano, Flamenco de Galápagos

French Flamant rose

German Flamingo

Portuguese Flamingo-comum

Russian Красный фламинго

Similar Species in Phoenicopterus

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flamingo-chileno

Phoenicopterus chilensis

Not Evaluated

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flamingo-rosado

Phoenicopterus roseus

Not Evaluated

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Flamingo-comum?

The scientific name of Flamingo-comum is Phoenicopterus ruber. It belongs to the genus Phoenicopterus.

What is the conservation status of Flamingo-comum?

Flamingo-comum (Phoenicopterus ruber) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Flamingo-comum live?

Flamingo-comum is found in Found across Europe (10 countries) and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela).. Countries include Belgium, Colombia, Denmark, Ecuador, Estonia, France, Germany, Netherlands, Norway, Poland.

What family does Flamingo-comum belong to?

Flamingo-comum (Phoenicopterus ruber) belongs to the genus Phoenicopterus, which is part of the taxonomic family Phoenicopteridae.

Is Flamingo-comum endangered?

No, Flamingo-comum (Phoenicopterus ruber) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Flamingo-comum belong to?

Flamingo-comum (Phoenicopterus ruber) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Flamingo-comum?

The closest relatives of Flamingo-comum in the genus Phoenicopterus include flamingo-chileno, flamingo-rosado.