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jacu-do-cauca

Penelope perspicax

Endangered

About

The Cauca Guan (Penelope perspicax) is a species in the genus Penelope. It is currently classified as Endangered 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 Colombia and Norway. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇨🇴 Colombia

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Galliformes (Galliformes)

Species

Penelope perspicax (jacu-do-cauca)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese アカシャクケイ

Chinese 考加冠雉

Spanish Pava Caucana

French Pénélope de Cauca

German Caucaguan

Portuguese jacu-do-cauca

Russian Колумбийская пенелопа

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of jacu-do-cauca?

The scientific name of jacu-do-cauca is Penelope perspicax. It belongs to the genus Penelope.

What is the conservation status of jacu-do-cauca?

jacu-do-cauca (Penelope perspicax) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does jacu-do-cauca live?

jacu-do-cauca is found in Distributed across Colombia and Norway. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Colombia, Norway.

What family does jacu-do-cauca belong to?

jacu-do-cauca (Penelope perspicax) belongs to the genus Penelope, which is part of the taxonomic family Cracidae.

Is jacu-do-cauca endangered?

Yes, jacu-do-cauca (Penelope perspicax) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does jacu-do-cauca belong to?

jacu-do-cauca (Penelope perspicax) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of jacu-do-cauca?

The closest relatives of jacu-do-cauca in the genus Penelope include jacu-andino, jacu-barbudo, jacucaca, jacu-de-asas-brancas, jacu-de-barriga-castanha.