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ganga

Pterocles alchata

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Norway and United Arab Emirates.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

Japanese シロハラサケイ
Chinese 白腹沙雞
Spanish Ganga ibérica
French Ganga cata
German Spießflughuhn
Portuguese ganga
Russian Белобрюхий рябок

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of ganga?
The scientific name of ganga is Pterocles alchata. It belongs to the genus Pterocles.
What is the conservation status of ganga?
ganga (Pterocles alchata) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does ganga live?
ganga is found in Distributed across Norway and United Arab Emirates.. Countries include Norway, United Arab Emirates.
What family does ganga belong to?
ganga (Pterocles alchata) belongs to the genus Pterocles, which is part of the taxonomic family Pteroclididae.
Is ganga endangered?
No, ganga (Pterocles alchata) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does ganga belong to?
ganga (Pterocles alchata) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of ganga?
The closest relatives of ganga in the genus Pterocles include cortiçol-coroado, cortiçol-da-índia, cortiçol-da-namáqua, cortiçol-de-barriga-preta, cortiçol-de-duas-golas.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Pterocles — 14 Species

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cortiçol-coroado
Pterocles coronatus
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cortiçol-da-índia
Pterocles indicus
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cortiçol-da-namáqua
Pterocles namaqua
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cortiçol-de-barriga-preta
Pterocles orientalis
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cortiçol-de-duas-golas
Pterocles bicinctus
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cortiçol-de-face-negra
Pterocles decoratus
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cortiçol-de-garganta-amarela
Pterocles gutturalis
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cortiçol-dourado
Pterocles quadricinctus
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cortiçol-malgaxe
Pterocles personatus
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cortiçol-malhado
Pterocles burchelli
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cortiçol-pedrês
Pterocles lichtensteinii
LC
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Pterocles alchata
LC
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Pterocles exustus
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ganga-malhada
Pterocles senegallus
LC
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