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Lord Howe Swamphen

Porphyrio albus

Extinct

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Norway.

🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

EX Extinct

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (สัตว์)
Phylum
Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)
Class
Aves (นก)
Order
Gruiformes (Gruiformes)
Family
Rallidae
Genus
Porphyrio
Species
Porphyrio albus (Lord Howe Swamphen)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ロードハウセイケイ
Chinese 新不列颠紫水鸡
Spanish Calamón blanco
French Talève de Lord Howe
German Lord-Howe-Purpurhuhn
Portuguese galinhola-branca
Russian Белая султанка

Similar Species in Porphyrio

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Allen's Gallinule
Porphyrio alleni
Not Evaluated
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Azure Gallinule
Porphyrio flavirostris
Least Concern
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Australasian Swamphen
Porphyrio melanotus
Not Evaluated
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Purple Gallinule
Porphyrio martinica
Least Concern
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Western Swamphen
Porphyrio porphyrio
Not Evaluated
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North Island Takahe
Porphyrio mantelli
Extinct
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Philippine Swamphen
Porphyrio pulverulentus
Not Evaluated
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South Island Takahe
Porphyrio hochstetteri
Endangered
View all species in Porphyrio →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Lord Howe Swamphen?
The scientific name of Lord Howe Swamphen is Porphyrio albus. It belongs to the genus Porphyrio.
What is the conservation status of Lord Howe Swamphen?
Lord Howe Swamphen (Porphyrio albus) is classified as Extinct by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Lord Howe Swamphen live?
Lord Howe Swamphen is found in Found in Norway.. Countries include Norway.
What family does Lord Howe Swamphen belong to?
Lord Howe Swamphen (Porphyrio albus) belongs to the genus Porphyrio, which is part of the taxonomic family Rallidae.
What kingdom does Lord Howe Swamphen belong to?
Lord Howe Swamphen (Porphyrio albus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of Lord Howe Swamphen?
The closest relatives of Lord Howe Swamphen in the genus Porphyrio include Allen's Gallinule, Azure Gallinule, Australasian Swamphen, Purple Gallinule, Western Swamphen.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Porphyrio — 10 Species

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Allen's Gallinule
Porphyrio alleni
NE 🐾
Azure Gallinule
Porphyrio flavirostris
LC 🐾
Australasian Swamphen
Porphyrio melanotus
NE 🐾
Purple Gallinule
Porphyrio martinica
LC 🐾
Western Swamphen
Porphyrio porphyrio
NE
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Lord Howe Swamphen
Porphyrio albus
EX
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North Island Takahe
Porphyrio mantelli
EX 🐾
Philippine Swamphen
Porphyrio pulverulentus
NE 🐾
South Island Takahe
Porphyrio hochstetteri
EN 🐾
Black-backed Swamphen
Porphyrio indicus
NE
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