mergulhão-grande

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Ecuador and Norway.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇪🇨 Ecuador

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Animals)

Phylum

Chordata (cordados)

Class

Aves (ave)

Order

Podicipediformes (Podicipediformes)

Family

Podicipedidae

Genus

Podiceps

Species

Podiceps major (mergulhão-grande)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese オオカイツブリ

Chinese 大鸊鷈

Spanish Zambullidor Grande

French Grand Grèbe

German Magellantaucher

Portuguese mergulhão-grande

Russian Магелланова поганка

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cagarraz

Podiceps nigricollis

Endangered

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mergulhão-colombiano

Podiceps andinus

Extinct

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mergulhão-de-capuz

Podiceps gallardoi

Critically Endangered

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mergulhão-de-faces-brancas

Podiceps grisegena

Not Evaluated

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mergulhão-de-orelha-amarela

Podiceps occipitalis

Least Concern

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mergulhão-de-penachos

Podiceps auritus

Vulnerable

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mergulhão-de-poupa

Podiceps cristatus

Least Concern

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mergulhão-do-junim

Podiceps taczanowskii

Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of mergulhão-grande?

The scientific name of mergulhão-grande is Podiceps major. It belongs to the genus Podiceps.

What is the conservation status of mergulhão-grande?

mergulhão-grande (Podiceps major) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does mergulhão-grande live?

mergulhão-grande is found in Distributed across Ecuador and Norway.. Countries include Ecuador, Norway.

What family does mergulhão-grande belong to?

mergulhão-grande (Podiceps major) belongs to the genus Podiceps, which is part of the taxonomic family Podicipedidae.

Is mergulhão-grande endangered?

No, mergulhão-grande (Podiceps major) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does mergulhão-grande belong to?

mergulhão-grande (Podiceps major) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of mergulhão-grande?

The closest relatives of mergulhão-grande in the genus Podiceps include cagarraz, mergulhão-colombiano, mergulhão-de-capuz, mergulhão-de-faces-brancas, mergulhão-de-orelha-amarela.