guarda-rios-gigantes

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Norway.

🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Animals)

Phylum

Chordata (cordados)

Class

Aves (ave)

Order

Coraciiformes (Coraciiformes)

Family

Alcedinidae

Genus

Megaceryle

Species

Megaceryle maxima (guarda-rios-gigantes)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese オオヤマセミ

Chinese 大魚狗

Spanish Martín gigante africano

French Martin-pêcheur géant

German Riesenfischer

Portuguese guarda-rios-gigantes

Russian Гигантский пегий зимородок

Similar Species in Megaceryle

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guarda-rios-cintado

Megaceryle alcyon

Least Concern

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martim-pescador-grande

Megaceryle torquata

Least Concern

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Crested Kingfisher

Megaceryle lugubris

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of guarda-rios-gigantes?

The scientific name of guarda-rios-gigantes is Megaceryle maxima. It belongs to the genus Megaceryle.

What is the conservation status of guarda-rios-gigantes?

guarda-rios-gigantes (Megaceryle maxima) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does guarda-rios-gigantes live?

guarda-rios-gigantes is found in Found in Norway.. Countries include Norway.

What family does guarda-rios-gigantes belong to?

guarda-rios-gigantes (Megaceryle maxima) belongs to the genus Megaceryle, which is part of the taxonomic family Alcedinidae.

Is guarda-rios-gigantes endangered?

No, guarda-rios-gigantes (Megaceryle maxima) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does guarda-rios-gigantes belong to?

guarda-rios-gigantes (Megaceryle maxima) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of guarda-rios-gigantes?

The closest relatives of guarda-rios-gigantes in the genus Megaceryle include guarda-rios-cintado, martim-pescador-grande, Crested Kingfisher.