Mauritius Night-Heron

Names in Other Languages

Chinese 模里西斯夜鷺

Spanish Martinete de Mauricio

French Bihoreau de Maurice

German Mauritius-Nachtreiher

Russian Мавританская кваква

Similar Species in Nycticorax

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Black-crowned Night-Heron

Nycticorax nycticorax

Least Concern

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Reunion Night-Heron

Nycticorax duboisi

Extinct

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Rodrigues Night-Heron

Nycticorax megacephalus

Extinct

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Rufous Night-Heron

Nycticorax caledonicus

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Mauritius Night-Heron?

The scientific name of Mauritius Night-Heron is Nycticorax mauritianus. It belongs to the genus Nycticorax.

What is the conservation status of Mauritius Night-Heron?

Mauritius Night-Heron (Nycticorax mauritianus) is classified as Extinct by the IUCN Red List.

What family does Mauritius Night-Heron belong to?

Mauritius Night-Heron (Nycticorax mauritianus) belongs to the genus Nycticorax, which is part of the taxonomic family Ardeidae.

What kingdom does Mauritius Night-Heron belong to?

Mauritius Night-Heron (Nycticorax mauritianus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Mauritius Night-Heron?

The closest relatives of Mauritius Night-Heron in the genus Nycticorax include Black-crowned Night-Heron, Reunion Night-Heron, Rodrigues Night-Heron, Rufous Night-Heron.