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African Jacana

Actophilornis africanus

Least Concern

About

The African Jacana (Actophilornis africanus) is a species in the genus Actophilornis. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Norway and United Arab Emirates.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (สัตว์)

Phylum

Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)

Class

Aves (นก)

Order

Charadriiformes (Charadriiformes)

Species

Actophilornis africanus (African Jacana)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese アフリカレンカク

Chinese 長腳雉鴴

Spanish Jacana africana

French Jacana à poitrine dorée

German Blaustirn-Blatthühnchen

Portuguese jaçanã-africana

Russian Африканская якана

Similar Species in Actophilornis

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Madagascar Jacana

Actophilornis albinucha

Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of African Jacana?

The scientific name of African Jacana is Actophilornis africanus. It belongs to the genus Actophilornis.

What is the conservation status of African Jacana?

African Jacana (Actophilornis africanus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does African Jacana live?

African Jacana is found in Distributed across Norway and United Arab Emirates.. Countries include Norway, United Arab Emirates.

What family does African Jacana belong to?

African Jacana (Actophilornis africanus) belongs to the genus Actophilornis, which is part of the taxonomic family Jacanidae.

Is African Jacana endangered?

No, African Jacana (Actophilornis africanus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does African Jacana belong to?

African Jacana (Actophilornis africanus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of African Jacana?

The closest relatives of African Jacana in the genus Actophilornis include Madagascar Jacana.