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flamingo-pequeno

Phoeniconaias minor

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O flamingo-miúdo é a menor e mais numerosa espécie de flamingo do mundo, com até 90 cm de altura; forma os maiores bandos de flamingos da Terra - congregações de mais de um milhão de aves nos lagos do Vale do Rift da África Oriental, como Nakuru e Bogoria, constituem um dos grandes espetáculos da vida selvagem do mundo. Sua intensa cor rosa deriva das algas verde-azuis (Spirulina) que filtram de lagos de soda altamente alcalinos e cáusticos, tóxicos para a maioria dos outros animais. Quase Ameaçado.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found across Europe (9 countries).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇩🇪 Germany 🇵🇱 Poland 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Full Taxonomy

Phoenicopteriformes (Flamingos)

Family

Phoenicopteridae (Flamingos)

Genus

Phoeniconaias

Species

Phoeniconaias minor (flamingo-pequeno)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese コフラミンゴ

Chinese 小紅鸛

Spanish Flamenco enano

French Flamant nain

German Zwergflamingo

Portuguese flamingo-pequeno

Russian Малый фламинго

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of flamingo-pequeno?

The scientific name of flamingo-pequeno is Phoeniconaias minor. It belongs to the genus Phoeniconaias.

Where does flamingo-pequeno live?

flamingo-pequeno is found in Found across Europe (9 countries).. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Sweden, United Kingdom.

What family does flamingo-pequeno belong to?

flamingo-pequeno (Phoeniconaias minor) belongs to the genus Phoeniconaias, which is part of the taxonomic family Phoenicopteridae.

What kingdom does flamingo-pequeno belong to?

flamingo-pequeno (Phoeniconaias minor) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).