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capuchinho-dominó

Lonchura punctulata

Least Concern

About

O manaquim-de-peito-escamoso (Lonchura punctulata) e um dos pintassilgos estrildideos mais amplamente distribuidos da Asia. Deve seu nome ao padrao de listras marrons e brancas semelhante a escamas de peixe em seu peito. Habita campos, arrozais e matagais desde a India em direcao ao leste, passando pelo Sudeste Asiatico, ate as Filipinas e a Indonesia, e estabeleceu populacoes ferais em muitas partes do mundo, incluindo o Havai, a Florida e a Australia. Muito gregario, forma bandos de centenas de individuos que se alimentam de sementes de gramineas e graos de arroz.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Asia (5 countries), Europe (6 countries), North America (6 countries), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia).

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Names in Other Languages

Japanese シマキンパラ
Chinese 斑文鳥〔斑胸文鳥〕
Spanish Capuchino Punteado
French Capucin damier
German Muskatbronzemännchen
Portuguese capuchinho-dominó
Russian Чешуйчатая амадина
Thai นกกระติ๊ดขี้หมู

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of capuchinho-dominó?
The scientific name of capuchinho-dominó is Lonchura punctulata. It belongs to the genus Lonchura.
What is the conservation status of capuchinho-dominó?
capuchinho-dominó (Lonchura punctulata) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does capuchinho-dominó live?
capuchinho-dominó is found in Widely distributed across Asia (5 countries), Europe (6 countries), North America (6 countries), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia).. Countries include Australia, Belgium, Dominica, Dominican Republic, France, Haiti, Indonesia, Jamaica, Japan, Mexico.
What family does capuchinho-dominó belong to?
capuchinho-dominó (Lonchura punctulata) belongs to the genus Lonchura, which is part of the taxonomic family Estrildidae.
Is capuchinho-dominó endangered?
No, capuchinho-dominó (Lonchura punctulata) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does capuchinho-dominó belong to?
capuchinho-dominó (Lonchura punctulata) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of capuchinho-dominó?
The closest relatives of capuchinho-dominó in the genus Lonchura include capuchinho-alpino, capuchinho-bicudo, capuchinho-castanho, capuchinho-cinzento, capuchinho-da-nova-irlanda.

Native Range — 18 Countries

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