bacacu

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Animals)

Phylum

Chordata (cordados)

Class

Aves (ave)

Order

Passeriformes (Songbirds)

Family

Cotingidae

Genus

Xipholena

Species

Xipholena punicea (bacacu)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ムラサキカザリドリ

Chinese 卷尾傘鳥

Spanish Cotinga Pompadour

French Cotinga pompadour

German Amazonien-Pompadourkotinga

Portuguese bacacu

Russian Украшенная котинга-помпадур

Similar Species in Xipholena

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bacacu-de-asa-branca

Xipholena atropurpurea

Vulnerable

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bacacu-preto

Xipholena lamellipennis

Near Threatened

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of bacacu?

The scientific name of bacacu is Xipholena punicea. It belongs to the genus Xipholena.

What is the conservation status of bacacu?

bacacu (Xipholena punicea) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does bacacu live?

bacacu is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Venezuela.

What family does bacacu belong to?

bacacu (Xipholena punicea) belongs to the genus Xipholena, which is part of the taxonomic family Cotingidae.

Is bacacu endangered?

No, bacacu (Xipholena punicea) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does bacacu belong to?

bacacu (Xipholena punicea) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of bacacu?

The closest relatives of bacacu in the genus Xipholena include bacacu-de-asa-branca, bacacu-preto.