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Andean Condor

Vultur gryphus

Endangered

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The Andean Condor (Vultur gryphus) is a species in the genus Vultur. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, flooded grasslands and savannas, and montane grasslands and shrublands, among 4 distinct biome types within the Neotropic biogeographic realm.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, flooded grasslands and savannas, and montane grasslands and shrublands, among 4 distinct biome types within the Neotropic biogeographic realm.

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇳🇴 Norway 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles)

Species

Vultur gryphus (Andean Condor)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese コンドル

Chinese 安第斯神鹫

Spanish Cóndor andino

French Condor des Andes

German Andenkondor

Portuguese condor

Russian Андский кондор

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Andean Condor?

The scientific name of Andean Condor is Vultur gryphus. It belongs to the genus Vultur.

What is the conservation status of Andean Condor?

Andean Condor (Vultur gryphus) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Andean Condor live?

Andean Condor is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Venezuela.

What family does Andean Condor belong to?

Andean Condor (Vultur gryphus) belongs to the genus Vultur, which is part of the taxonomic family Cathartidae.

Is Andean Condor endangered?

Yes, Andean Condor (Vultur gryphus) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Andean Condor belong to?

Andean Condor (Vultur gryphus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).