Waterfall Swift

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Norway. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Animals)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordates)

Class

Aves (Birds)

Order

Apodiformes (Apodiformes)

Family

Apodidae

Genus

Hydrochous

Species

Hydrochous gigas (Waterfall Swift)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese オニアナツバメ

Chinese 瀑布雨燕

Spanish Salangana gigante

French Salangane géante

German Riesensalangane

Russian Большая салангана

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Waterfall Swift?

The scientific name of Waterfall Swift is Hydrochous gigas. It belongs to the genus Hydrochous.

What is the conservation status of Waterfall Swift?

Waterfall Swift (Hydrochous gigas) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Waterfall Swift live?

Waterfall Swift is found in Found in Norway. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Norway.

What family does Waterfall Swift belong to?

Waterfall Swift (Hydrochous gigas) belongs to the genus Hydrochous, which is part of the taxonomic family Apodidae.

What kingdom does Waterfall Swift belong to?

Waterfall Swift (Hydrochous gigas) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).