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peito-de-fogo

Lagonosticta senegala

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Italy, Norway, and United Kingdom.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇮🇹 Italy 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Chordata (cordados)
Class
Aves (ave)
Order
Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family
Estrildidae
Genus
Lagonosticta
Species
Lagonosticta senegala (peito-de-fogo)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese コウギョクチョウ
Chinese 紅嘴火雀
Spanish Amaranta Senegalesa
French Amarante du Sénégal
German Senegalamarant
Portuguese peito-de-fogo
Russian Обыкновенный амарант

Similar Species in Lagonosticta

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amarante-das-rochas
Lagonosticta sanguinodorsalis
Least Concern
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amarante-de-barriga-preta
Lagonosticta rara
Least Concern
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amarante-de-bico-pálido
Lagonosticta landanae
Not Evaluated
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amarante-de-cara-preta
Lagonosticta larvata
Least Concern
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amarante-de-mali
Lagonosticta virata
Least Concern
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amarante-de-peito-pintalgado
Lagonosticta rufopicta
Least Concern
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amarante-do-chade
Lagonosticta umbrinodorsalis
Least Concern
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peito-de-fogo-castanho
Lagonosticta nitidula
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of peito-de-fogo?
The scientific name of peito-de-fogo is Lagonosticta senegala. It belongs to the genus Lagonosticta.
What is the conservation status of peito-de-fogo?
peito-de-fogo (Lagonosticta senegala) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does peito-de-fogo live?
peito-de-fogo is found in Distributed across Italy, Norway, and United Kingdom.. Countries include Italy, Norway, United Kingdom.
What family does peito-de-fogo belong to?
peito-de-fogo (Lagonosticta senegala) belongs to the genus Lagonosticta, which is part of the taxonomic family Estrildidae.
Is peito-de-fogo endangered?
No, peito-de-fogo (Lagonosticta senegala) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does peito-de-fogo belong to?
peito-de-fogo (Lagonosticta senegala) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of peito-de-fogo?
The closest relatives of peito-de-fogo in the genus Lagonosticta include amarante-das-rochas, amarante-de-barriga-preta, amarante-de-bico-pálido, amarante-de-cara-preta, amarante-de-mali.

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Lagonosticta — 11 Species

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amarante-das-rochas
Lagonosticta sanguinodorsalis
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amarante-de-barriga-preta
Lagonosticta rara
LC 🐾
amarante-de-bico-pálido
Lagonosticta landanae
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amarante-de-cara-preta
Lagonosticta larvata
LC 🐾
amarante-de-mali
Lagonosticta virata
LC 🐾
amarante-de-peito-pintalgado
Lagonosticta rufopicta
LC 🐾
amarante-do-chade
Lagonosticta umbrinodorsalis
LC
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peito-de-fogo
Lagonosticta senegala
LC
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peito-de-fogo-castanho
Lagonosticta nitidula
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peito-de-fogo-de-bico-azul
Lagonosticta rubricata
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peito-de-fogo-de-jameson
Lagonosticta rhodopareia
LC
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