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Такахе

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 (животные)
Phylum
Chordata (хордовые)
Class
Aves (птицы)
Order
Gruiformes (Журавлеобразные)
Family
Rallidae
Genus
Porphyrio
Species
Porphyrio hochstetteri (Такахе)

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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Белая султанка
Porphyrio albus
Extinct
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Бескрылая султанка
Porphyrio mantelli
Extinct
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Бронзовая султанка
Porphyrio alleni
Not Evaluated
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Лазурная султанка
Porphyrio flavirostris
Least Concern
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Малая султанка
Porphyrio martinica
Least Concern
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Султанка
Porphyrio porphyrio
Not Evaluated
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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 Такахе?
The scientific name of Такахе is Porphyrio hochstetteri. It belongs to the genus Porphyrio.
What is the conservation status of Такахе?
Такахе (Porphyrio hochstetteri) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Такахе live?
Такахе 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 Такахе belong to?
Такахе (Porphyrio hochstetteri) belongs to the genus Porphyrio, which is part of the taxonomic family Rallidae.
Is Такахе endangered?
Yes, Такахе (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 Такахе belong to?
Такахе (Porphyrio hochstetteri) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (животные).
What are the closest relatives of Такахе?
The closest relatives of Такахе in the genus Porphyrio include Белая султанка, Бескрылая султанка, Бронзовая султанка, Лазурная султанка, Малая султанка.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Porphyrio — 10 Species

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Белая султанка
Porphyrio albus
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Бескрылая султанка
Porphyrio mantelli
EX 🐾
Бронзовая султанка
Porphyrio alleni
NE 🐾
Лазурная султанка
Porphyrio flavirostris
LC 🐾
Малая султанка
Porphyrio martinica
LC 🐾
Султанка
Porphyrio porphyrio
NE
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Такахе
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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