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mergulhão-malgaxe

Tachybaptus pelzelnii

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
Tachybaptus
Species
Tachybaptus pelzelnii (mergulhão-malgaxe)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese マダガスカルカイツブリ
Chinese 馬達加斯加鸊鷈
Spanish Zampullín malgache
French Grèbe malgache
German Madagaskarzwergtaucher
Portuguese mergulhão-malgaxe
Russian Мадагаскарская поганка

Similar Species in Tachybaptus

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mergulhão-da-australásia
Tachybaptus novaehollandiae
Least Concern
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mergulhão-ferrugem
Tachybaptus rufolavatus
Extinct
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mergulhão-pequeno
Tachybaptus dominicus
Least Concern
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mergulhão-pequeno-castanho
Tachybaptus ruficollis
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of mergulhão-malgaxe?
The scientific name of mergulhão-malgaxe is Tachybaptus pelzelnii. It belongs to the genus Tachybaptus.
What is the conservation status of mergulhão-malgaxe?
mergulhão-malgaxe (Tachybaptus pelzelnii) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.
Where does mergulhão-malgaxe live?
mergulhão-malgaxe 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-malgaxe belong to?
mergulhão-malgaxe (Tachybaptus pelzelnii) belongs to the genus Tachybaptus, which is part of the taxonomic family Podicipedidae.
Is mergulhão-malgaxe endangered?
Yes, mergulhão-malgaxe (Tachybaptus pelzelnii) 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-malgaxe belong to?
mergulhão-malgaxe (Tachybaptus pelzelnii) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of mergulhão-malgaxe?
The closest relatives of mergulhão-malgaxe in the genus Tachybaptus include mergulhão-da-australásia, mergulhão-ferrugem, mergulhão-pequeno, mergulhão-pequeno-castanho.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Tachybaptus — 5 Species

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mergulhão-da-australásia
Tachybaptus novaehollandiae
LC 🐾
mergulhão-ferrugem
Tachybaptus rufolavatus
EX
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mergulhão-malgaxe
Tachybaptus pelzelnii
EN
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mergulhão-pequeno
Tachybaptus dominicus
LC 🐾
mergulhão-pequeno-castanho
Tachybaptus ruficollis
LC
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