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carqueja-andina

Fulica ardesiaca

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Norway.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Chordata (cordados)
Class
Aves (ave)
Order
Gruiformes (Gruiformes)
Family
Rallidae
Genus
Fulica
Species
Fulica ardesiaca (carqueja-andina)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ハイイロオオバン
Chinese 安第斯骨顶
Spanish focha andina
French Foulque ardoisée
German Andenblässhuhn
Portuguese carqueja-andina
Russian Андийская лысуха

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carqueja-de-bico-amarelo
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carqueja-de-bico-manchado
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Least Concern
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carqueja-de-chifres
Fulica cornuta
Near Threatened
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carqueja-de-escudo-vermelho
Fulica rufifrons
Least Concern
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carqueja-gigante
Fulica gigantea
Least Concern
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carqueja-havaiana
Fulica alai
Vulnerable
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galeirão
Fulica atra
Vulnerable
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galeirão-americano
Fulica americana
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of carqueja-andina?
The scientific name of carqueja-andina is Fulica ardesiaca. It belongs to the genus Fulica.
What is the conservation status of carqueja-andina?
carqueja-andina (Fulica ardesiaca) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does carqueja-andina live?
carqueja-andina is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Norway.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway.
What family does carqueja-andina belong to?
carqueja-andina (Fulica ardesiaca) belongs to the genus Fulica, which is part of the taxonomic family Rallidae.
Is carqueja-andina endangered?
No, carqueja-andina (Fulica ardesiaca) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does carqueja-andina belong to?
carqueja-andina (Fulica ardesiaca) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of carqueja-andina?
The closest relatives of carqueja-andina in the genus Fulica include carqueja-de-bico-amarelo, carqueja-de-bico-manchado, carqueja-de-chifres, carqueja-de-escudo-vermelho, carqueja-gigante.

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Fulica — 12 Species

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carqueja-andina
Fulica ardesiaca
LC
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carqueja-de-bico-amarelo
Fulica leucoptera
LC 🐾
carqueja-de-bico-manchado
Fulica armillata
LC 🐾
carqueja-de-chifres
Fulica cornuta
NT 🐾
carqueja-de-escudo-vermelho
Fulica rufifrons
LC 🐾
carqueja-gigante
Fulica gigantea
LC 🐾
carqueja-havaiana
Fulica alai
VU 🐾
galeirão
Fulica atra
VU 🐾
galeirão-americano
Fulica americana
LC 🐾
galeirão-de-crista
Fulica cristata
LC 🐾
Mascarene Coot
Fulica newtonii
EX 🐾
Caribbean Coot
Fulica caribaea
NT
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