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galeirão

Fulica atra

Vulnerable

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A galeirão-comum (Fulica atra) é classificado como Vulnerável (VU) na Lista Vermelha da IUCN. Enfrenta alto risco de ameaça no estado selvagem, com populações em declínio e crescente pressão sobre o habitat.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Russia, and Sweden. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

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Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Gruiformes (Gruiformes)

Species

Fulica atra (galeirão)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese オオバン

Chinese 白冠雞〔白冠瓣蹼雞，白骨頂〕

Spanish Focha común

French foulque macroule

German Blässhuhn

Portuguese galeirão

Russian Лысуха

Arabic الغر, الغراء, دجاجة ماء

Thai นกคู้ต

Similar Species in Fulica

carqueja-de-bico-amarelo

Fulica leucoptera

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of galeirão?

The scientific name of galeirão is Fulica atra. It belongs to the genus Fulica.

What is the conservation status of galeirão?

galeirão (Fulica atra) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.

Where does galeirão live?

galeirão is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Russia, and Sweden. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Russia, Sweden.

What family does galeirão belong to?

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

Is galeirão endangered?

Yes, galeirão (Fulica atra) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does galeirão belong to?

galeirão (Fulica atra) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of galeirão?

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