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mergulhão-do-junim

Podiceps taczanowskii

Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Norway. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Chordata (cordados)
Class
Aves (ave)
Order
Podicipediformes (Podicipediformes)
Family
Podicipedidae
Genus
Podiceps
Species
Podiceps taczanowskii (mergulhão-do-junim)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ペルーカイツブリ
Chinese 普納高原鸊鷈〔久寧鸊鷈〕
Spanish Zampullín del Junín
French Grèbe de Taczanowski
German Punataucher
Portuguese mergulhão-do-junim
Russian Поганка Тачановского

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mergulhão-colombiano
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mergulhão-de-capuz
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mergulhão-de-faces-brancas
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mergulhão-de-orelha-amarela
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mergulhão-de-penachos
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mergulhão-de-poupa
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mergulhão-grande
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Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of mergulhão-do-junim?
The scientific name of mergulhão-do-junim is Podiceps taczanowskii. It belongs to the genus Podiceps.
What is the conservation status of mergulhão-do-junim?
mergulhão-do-junim (Podiceps taczanowskii) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.
Where does mergulhão-do-junim live?
mergulhão-do-junim is found in Found in Norway. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Norway.
What family does mergulhão-do-junim belong to?
mergulhão-do-junim (Podiceps taczanowskii) belongs to the genus Podiceps, which is part of the taxonomic family Podicipedidae.
Is mergulhão-do-junim endangered?
Yes, mergulhão-do-junim (Podiceps taczanowskii) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does mergulhão-do-junim belong to?
mergulhão-do-junim (Podiceps taczanowskii) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of mergulhão-do-junim?
The closest relatives of mergulhão-do-junim in the genus Podiceps include cagarraz, mergulhão-colombiano, mergulhão-de-capuz, mergulhão-de-faces-brancas, mergulhão-de-orelha-amarela.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Podiceps — 9 Species

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cagarraz
Podiceps nigricollis
EN 🐾
mergulhão-colombiano
Podiceps andinus
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mergulhão-de-capuz
Podiceps gallardoi
CR 🐾
mergulhão-de-faces-brancas
Podiceps grisegena
NE 🐾
mergulhão-de-orelha-amarela
Podiceps occipitalis
LC 🐾
mergulhão-de-penachos
Podiceps auritus
VU 🐾
mergulhão-de-poupa
Podiceps cristatus
LC
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mergulhão-do-junim
Podiceps taczanowskii
EN
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mergulhão-grande
Podiceps major
LC
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