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Melanesian Megapode

Megapodius eremita

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Norway.

🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (สัตว์)
Phylum
Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)
Class
Aves (นก)
Order
Galliformes (อันดับไก่)
Family
Megapodiidae
Genus
Megapodius
Species
Megapodius eremita (Melanesian Megapode)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese メラネシアツカツクリ
Chinese 红斑塚雉
Spanish Talégalo eremita
French Mégapode mélanésien
German Bismarck-Großfußhuhn
Portuguese frango-do-mato-ermitão
Russian Меланезийский большеног

Similar Species in Megapodius

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Micronesian Megapode
Megapodius laperouse
Near Threatened
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New Guinea Scrubfowl
Megapodius decollatus
Least Concern
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Nicobar Megapode
Megapodius nicobariensis
Vulnerable
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Orange-footed Scrubfowl
Megapodius reinwardt
Least Concern
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Philippine Megapode
Megapodius cumingii
Least Concern
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Sula Megapode
Megapodius bernsteinii
Vulnerable
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Tanimbar Megapode
Megapodius tenimberensis
Vulnerable
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Biak Scrubfowl
Megapodius geelvinkianus
Near Threatened
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Melanesian Megapode?
The scientific name of Melanesian Megapode is Megapodius eremita. It belongs to the genus Megapodius.
What is the conservation status of Melanesian Megapode?
Melanesian Megapode (Megapodius eremita) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Melanesian Megapode live?
Melanesian Megapode is found in Found in Norway.. Countries include Norway.
What family does Melanesian Megapode belong to?
Melanesian Megapode (Megapodius eremita) belongs to the genus Megapodius, which is part of the taxonomic family Megapodiidae.
Is Melanesian Megapode endangered?
No, Melanesian Megapode (Megapodius eremita) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Melanesian Megapode belong to?
Melanesian Megapode (Megapodius eremita) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of Melanesian Megapode?
The closest relatives of Melanesian Megapode in the genus Megapodius include Micronesian Megapode, New Guinea Scrubfowl, Nicobar Megapode, Orange-footed Scrubfowl, Philippine Megapode.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Megapodius — 12 Species

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Melanesian Megapode
Megapodius eremita
LC
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Micronesian Megapode
Megapodius laperouse
NT 🐾
New Guinea Scrubfowl
Megapodius decollatus
LC 🐾
Nicobar Megapode
Megapodius nicobariensis
VU 🐾
Orange-footed Scrubfowl
Megapodius reinwardt
LC 🐾
Philippine Megapode
Megapodius cumingii
LC 🐾
Sula Megapode
Megapodius bernsteinii
VU 🐾
Tanimbar Megapode
Megapodius tenimberensis
VU 🐾
Biak Scrubfowl
Megapodius geelvinkianus
NT 🐾
Tongan Megapode
Megapodius pritchardii
VU 🐾
Vanuatu Megapode
Megapodius layardi
VU 🐾
Dusky Megapode
Megapodius freycinet
LC
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