Lesser Rhea

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ダーウィンレア

Chinese 小美洲鴕

Spanish Ñandú petiso

French Nandou de Darwin

German Darwinnandu

Portuguese ema-pequena

Russian Дарвинов нанду

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Lesser Rhea?

The scientific name of Lesser Rhea is Rhea pennata. It belongs to the genus Rhea.

What is the conservation status of Lesser Rhea?

Lesser Rhea (Rhea pennata) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Lesser Rhea live?

Lesser Rhea is found in Distributed across Norway, Ukraine, and United Kingdom.. Countries include Norway, Ukraine, United Kingdom.

What family does Lesser Rhea belong to?

Lesser Rhea (Rhea pennata) belongs to the genus Rhea, which is part of the taxonomic family Rheidae.

Is Lesser Rhea endangered?

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

What kingdom does Lesser Rhea belong to?

Lesser Rhea (Rhea pennata) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Lesser Rhea?

The closest relatives of Lesser Rhea in the genus Rhea include Greater Rhea.