Least Grebe

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.

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

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Animals)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordates)

Class

Aves (Birds)

Order

Podicipediformes (Podicipediformes)

Family

Podicipedidae

Genus

Tachybaptus

Species

Tachybaptus dominicus (Least Grebe)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ヒメカイツブリ

Chinese 侏鸊鷈

Spanish Zampullín macacito

French Grèbe minime

German Schwarzkopf-Zwergtaucher

Portuguese mergulhão-pequeno

Russian Южноамериканская поганка

Similar Species in Tachybaptus

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Alaotra Grebe

Tachybaptus rufolavatus

Extinct

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Australasian Grebe

Tachybaptus novaehollandiae

Least Concern

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Little Grebe

Tachybaptus ruficollis

Least Concern

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Madagascan Grebe

Tachybaptus pelzelnii

Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Least Grebe?

The scientific name of Least Grebe is Tachybaptus dominicus. It belongs to the genus Tachybaptus.

What is the conservation status of Least Grebe?

Least Grebe (Tachybaptus dominicus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Least Grebe live?

Least Grebe is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Venezuela.

What family does Least Grebe belong to?

Least Grebe (Tachybaptus dominicus) belongs to the genus Tachybaptus, which is part of the taxonomic family Podicipedidae.

Is Least Grebe endangered?

No, Least Grebe (Tachybaptus dominicus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Least Grebe belong to?

Least Grebe (Tachybaptus dominicus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Least Grebe?

The closest relatives of Least Grebe in the genus Tachybaptus include Alaotra Grebe, Australasian Grebe, Little Grebe, Madagascan Grebe.