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takahe

Porphyrio hochstetteri

Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Norway. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Chordata (cordados)
Class
Aves (ave)
Order
Gruiformes (Gruiformes)
Family
Rallidae
Genus
Porphyrio
Species
Porphyrio hochstetteri (takahe)

Names in Other Languages

Chinese 南島青水雞
Spanish Calamón takahe
French Talève takahé
German Takahe
Portuguese takahe
Russian Такахе

Similar Species in Porphyrio

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camão
Porphyrio porphyrio
Not Evaluated
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camão-pequeno
Porphyrio alleni
Not Evaluated
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frango-d'água-azul
Porphyrio martinica
Least Concern
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frango-d'água-pequeno
Porphyrio flavirostris
Least Concern
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galinhola-branca
Porphyrio albus
Extinct
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takahe
Porphyrio mantelli
Extinct
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Australasian Swamphen
Porphyrio melanotus
Not Evaluated
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Philippine Swamphen
Porphyrio pulverulentus
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of takahe?
The scientific name of takahe is Porphyrio hochstetteri. It belongs to the genus Porphyrio.
What is the conservation status of takahe?
takahe (Porphyrio hochstetteri) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.
Where does takahe live?
takahe is found in Found in Norway. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Norway.
What family does takahe belong to?
takahe (Porphyrio hochstetteri) belongs to the genus Porphyrio, which is part of the taxonomic family Rallidae.
Is takahe endangered?
Yes, takahe (Porphyrio hochstetteri) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does takahe belong to?
takahe (Porphyrio hochstetteri) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of takahe?
The closest relatives of takahe in the genus Porphyrio include camão, camão-pequeno, frango-d'água-azul, frango-d'água-pequeno, galinhola-branca.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Porphyrio — 10 Species

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camão
Porphyrio porphyrio
NE 🐾
camão-pequeno
Porphyrio alleni
NE 🐾
frango-d'água-azul
Porphyrio martinica
LC 🐾
frango-d'água-pequeno
Porphyrio flavirostris
LC 🐾
galinhola-branca
Porphyrio albus
EX 🐾
takahe
Porphyrio mantelli
EX
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takahe
Porphyrio hochstetteri
EN
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Australasian Swamphen
Porphyrio melanotus
NE 🐾
Philippine Swamphen
Porphyrio pulverulentus
NE 🐾
Black-backed Swamphen
Porphyrio indicus
NE
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