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Anhinga

Anhinga anhinga

Least Concern

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Anhinga (Anhinga anhinga) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, United States, and Venezuela.

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Names in Other Languages

Japanese アメリカヘビウ
Chinese 美洲蛇鵜
Spanish Anhinga americana
French Anhinga d'Amérique
German Amerikanischer Schlangenhalsvogel
Portuguese biguatinga
Russian Американская змеешейка

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Anhinga?
The scientific name of Anhinga is Anhinga anhinga. It belongs to the genus Anhinga.
What is the conservation status of Anhinga?
Anhinga (Anhinga anhinga) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Anhinga live?
Anhinga is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, United States, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, United States, Venezuela.
What family does Anhinga belong to?
Anhinga (Anhinga anhinga) belongs to the genus Anhinga, which is part of the taxonomic family Anhingidae.
Is Anhinga endangered?
No, Anhinga (Anhinga anhinga) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Anhinga belong to?
Anhinga (Anhinga anhinga) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Anhinga?
The closest relatives of Anhinga in the genus Anhinga include African Darter, Australasian Darter, Oriental Darter.

Native Range — 5 Countries

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