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Junin Grebe

Podiceps taczanowskii

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 (Chordates)
Class
Aves (Birds)
Order
Podicipediformes (Podicipediformes)
Family
Podicipedidae
Genus
Podiceps
Species
Podiceps taczanowskii (Junin Grebe)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ペルーカイツブリ
Chinese 普納高原鸊鷈〔久寧鸊鷈〕
Spanish Zampullín del Junín
French Grèbe de Taczanowski
German Punataucher
Portuguese mergulhão-do-junim
Russian Поганка Тачановского

Similar Species in Podiceps

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Black-Necked Grebe
Podiceps nigricollis
Endangered
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Colombian Grebe
Podiceps andinus
Extinct
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Great Crested Grebe
Podiceps cristatus
Least Concern
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Great Grebe
Podiceps major
Least Concern
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Hooded Grebe
Podiceps gallardoi
Critically Endangered
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Horned Grebe
Podiceps auritus
Vulnerable
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Red-Necked Grebe
Podiceps grisegena
Not Evaluated
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Silvery Grebe
Podiceps occipitalis
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Junin Grebe?
The scientific name of Junin Grebe is Podiceps taczanowskii. It belongs to the genus Podiceps.
What is the conservation status of Junin Grebe?
Junin Grebe (Podiceps taczanowskii) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Junin Grebe live?
Junin Grebe 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 Junin Grebe belong to?
Junin Grebe (Podiceps taczanowskii) belongs to the genus Podiceps, which is part of the taxonomic family Podicipedidae.
Is Junin Grebe endangered?
Yes, Junin Grebe (Podiceps taczanowskii) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Junin Grebe belong to?
Junin Grebe (Podiceps taczanowskii) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Junin Grebe?
The closest relatives of Junin Grebe in the genus Podiceps include Black-Necked Grebe, Colombian Grebe, Great Crested Grebe, Great Grebe, Hooded Grebe.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Podiceps — 9 Species

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Black-Necked Grebe
Podiceps nigricollis
EN 🐾
Colombian Grebe
Podiceps andinus
EX 🐾
Great Crested Grebe
Podiceps cristatus
LC 🐾
Great Grebe
Podiceps major
LC 🐾
Hooded Grebe
Podiceps gallardoi
CR 🐾
Horned Grebe
Podiceps auritus
VU
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Junin Grebe
Podiceps taczanowskii
EN
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Red-Necked Grebe
Podiceps grisegena
NE 🐾
Silvery Grebe
Podiceps occipitalis
LC
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