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Western Swamphen

Porphyrio porphyrio

Not Evaluated

About

Western Swamphen (Porphyrio porphyrio) 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 Europe (8 countries), North America (United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (Vanuatu).

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇩🇪 Germany 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇱 Poland 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States 🇻🇺 Vanuatu

Full Taxonomy

Gruiformes (Gruiformes)

Species

Porphyrio porphyrio (Western Swamphen)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese セイケイ

Chinese 紫水雞

Spanish Calamón común

French Talève sultane

German Purpurhuhn

Portuguese camão

Russian Султанка

Arabic دجاجة السلطان

Similar Species in Porphyrio

Australasian Swamphen

Porphyrio flavirostris

Least Concern

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Black-backed Swamphen

Porphyrio pulverulentus

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Western Swamphen?

The scientific name of Western Swamphen is Porphyrio porphyrio. It belongs to the genus Porphyrio.

Where does Western Swamphen live?

Western Swamphen is found in Widely distributed across Europe (8 countries), North America (United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (Vanuatu).. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, United Kingdom, United States, Vanuatu.

What family does Western Swamphen belong to?

Western Swamphen (Porphyrio porphyrio) belongs to the genus Porphyrio, which is part of the taxonomic family Rallidae.

What kingdom does Western Swamphen belong to?

Western Swamphen (Porphyrio porphyrio) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Western Swamphen?

The closest relatives of Western Swamphen in the genus Porphyrio include Allen's Gallinule, Australasian Swamphen, Azure Gallinule, Black-backed Swamphen, Lord Howe Swamphen.