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jacupiranga

Penelope pileata

Vulnerable

Habitat & Distribution

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

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

🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Chordata (cordados)
Class
Aves (ave)
Order
Galliformes (Galliformes)
Family
Cracidae
Genus
Penelope
Species
Penelope pileata (jacupiranga)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese シロガシラシャクケイ
Chinese 彩冠雉
Spanish Pava crestiblanca
French Pénélope à poitrine rousse
German Weißschopfguan
Portuguese jacupiranga
Russian Белохохлая пенелопа

Similar Species in Penelope

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jacu-andino
Penelope montagnii
Least Concern
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jacu-barbudo
Penelope barbata
Near Threatened
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jacucaca
Penelope jacucaca
Vulnerable
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jacu-de-asas-brancas
Penelope albipennis
Endangered
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jacu-de-barriga-castanha
Penelope ochrogaster
Vulnerable
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jacu-de-cara-vermelha
Penelope dabbenei
Least Concern
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jacu-de-crista
Penelope purpurascens
Least Concern
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jacu-de-orton
Penelope ortoni
Endangered
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of jacupiranga?
The scientific name of jacupiranga is Penelope pileata. It belongs to the genus Penelope.
What is the conservation status of jacupiranga?
jacupiranga (Penelope pileata) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.
Where does jacupiranga live?
jacupiranga is found in Found in Norway. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Norway.
What family does jacupiranga belong to?
jacupiranga (Penelope pileata) belongs to the genus Penelope, which is part of the taxonomic family Cracidae.
Is jacupiranga endangered?
Yes, jacupiranga (Penelope pileata) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does jacupiranga belong to?
jacupiranga (Penelope pileata) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of jacupiranga?
The closest relatives of jacupiranga in the genus Penelope include jacu-andino, jacu-barbudo, jacucaca, jacu-de-asas-brancas, jacu-de-barriga-castanha.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Penelope — 15 Species

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jacu-andino
Penelope montagnii
LC 🐾
jacu-barbudo
Penelope barbata
NT 🐾
jacucaca
Penelope jacucaca
VU 🐾
jacu-de-asas-brancas
Penelope albipennis
EN 🐾
jacu-de-barriga-castanha
Penelope ochrogaster
VU 🐾
jacu-de-cara-vermelha
Penelope dabbenei
LC 🐾
jacu-de-crista
Penelope purpurascens
LC 🐾
jacu-de-orton
Penelope ortoni
EN 🐾
jacu-de-rabo-barrado
Penelope argyrotis
LC 🐾
jacu-de-spix
Penelope jacquacu
LC 🐾
jacu-do-cauca
Penelope perspicax
EN 🐾
jacuguaçu
Penelope obscura
LC 🐾
jacumirim
Penelope marail
LC 🐾
jacupemba
Penelope superciliaris
NT
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jacupiranga
Penelope pileata
VU
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