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Mascarene Coot

Fulica newtonii

Extinct

Habitat & Distribution

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

Conservation Status

EX Extinct

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (สัตว์)
Phylum
Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)
Class
Aves (นก)
Order
Gruiformes (Gruiformes)
Family
Rallidae
Genus
Fulica
Species
Fulica newtonii (Mascarene Coot)

Names in Other Languages

Chinese 馬斯卡拉瓣蹼雞
Spanish Focha de las Mascareñas
French Foulque des Mascareignes
German Mauritius-Blässhuhn
Russian Маскаренская лысуха

Similar Species in Fulica

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นกคู้ต
Fulica atra
Vulnerable
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Giant Coot
Fulica gigantea
Least Concern
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Hawaiian Coot
Fulica alai
Vulnerable
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Horned Coot
Fulica cornuta
Near Threatened
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Red-fronted Coot
Fulica rufifrons
Least Concern
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Red-gartered Coot
Fulica armillata
Least Concern
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Red-knobbed Coot
Fulica cristata
Least Concern
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Slate-colored Coot
Fulica ardesiaca
Least Concern
View all species in Fulica →

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Compare Species

vs นกคู้ต vs Giant Coot vs Hawaiian Coot vs Horned Coot

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Mascarene Coot?
The scientific name of Mascarene Coot is Fulica newtonii. It belongs to the genus Fulica.
What is the conservation status of Mascarene Coot?
Mascarene Coot (Fulica newtonii) is classified as Extinct by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Mascarene Coot belong to?
Mascarene Coot (Fulica newtonii) belongs to the genus Fulica, which is part of the taxonomic family Rallidae.
What kingdom does Mascarene Coot belong to?
Mascarene Coot (Fulica newtonii) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of Mascarene Coot?
The closest relatives of Mascarene Coot in the genus Fulica include นกคู้ต, Giant Coot, Hawaiian Coot, Horned Coot, Red-fronted Coot.

Genus Fulica — 12 Species

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นกคู้ต
Fulica atra
VU 🐾
Giant Coot
Fulica gigantea
LC 🐾
Hawaiian Coot
Fulica alai
VU 🐾
Horned Coot
Fulica cornuta
NT 🐾
Red-fronted Coot
Fulica rufifrons
LC 🐾
Red-gartered Coot
Fulica armillata
LC 🐾
Red-knobbed Coot
Fulica cristata
LC 🐾
Slate-colored Coot
Fulica ardesiaca
LC 🐾
White-winged Coot
Fulica leucoptera
LC
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Mascarene Coot
Fulica newtonii
EX
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American Coot
Fulica americana
LC 🐾
Caribbean Coot
Fulica caribaea
NT
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