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Red Junglefowl

Gallus gallus

Not Evaluated

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Red Junglefowl (Gallus gallus) is classified as Not Evaluated (NE) on the IUCN Red List. Not yet evaluated against IUCN Red List criteria. Conservation status remains to be determined.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (Seychelles, South Africa), Asia (Bhutan, Indonesia, Nepal), Europe (8 countries), North America (Barbados, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (7 countries), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador).

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Full Taxonomy

Galliformes (Galliformes)

Species

Gallus gallus (Red Junglefowl)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese セキショクヤケイ

Chinese 紅原雞

Spanish Gallo bankiva

French Coq bankiva

German Bankivahuhn

Portuguese galo-vermelho

Russian Банкивская джунглевая курица

Thai ไก่ป่า

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Red Junglefowl?

The scientific name of Red Junglefowl is Gallus gallus. It belongs to the genus Gallus.

Where does Red Junglefowl live?

Red Junglefowl is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Seychelles, South Africa), Asia (Bhutan, Indonesia, Nepal), Europe (8 countries), North America (Barbados, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (7 countries), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador).. Countries include Australia, Barbados, Belgium, Bhutan, Colombia, Ecuador, France, Germany, Indonesia, Italy.

What family does Red Junglefowl belong to?

Red Junglefowl (Gallus gallus) belongs to the genus Gallus, which is part of the taxonomic family Phasianidae.

What kingdom does Red Junglefowl belong to?

Red Junglefowl (Gallus gallus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Red Junglefowl?

The closest relatives of Red Junglefowl in the genus Gallus include Gray Junglefowl, Green Junglefowl, Sri Lanka Junglefowl.