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North Island Takahe

Porphyrio mantelli

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 mantelli (North Island Takahe)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese タカヘ
Chinese 北島青水雞
Spanish Calamón Takahe de la Isla Norte
French Talève mohoau
German Nordinsel-Takahe
Portuguese takahe
Russian Бескрылая 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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Lord Howe Swamphen
Porphyrio albus
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 North Island Takahe?
The scientific name of North Island Takahe is Porphyrio mantelli. It belongs to the genus Porphyrio.
What is the conservation status of North Island Takahe?
North Island Takahe (Porphyrio mantelli) is classified as Extinct by the IUCN Red List.
Where does North Island Takahe live?
North Island Takahe is found in Found in Norway.. Countries include Norway.
What family does North Island Takahe belong to?
North Island Takahe (Porphyrio mantelli) belongs to the genus Porphyrio, which is part of the taxonomic family Rallidae.
What kingdom does North Island Takahe belong to?
North Island Takahe (Porphyrio mantelli) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of North Island Takahe?
The closest relatives of North Island Takahe 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 🐾
Lord Howe Swamphen
Porphyrio albus
EX
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North Island Takahe
Porphyrio mantelli
EX
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Philippine Swamphen
Porphyrio pulverulentus
NE 🐾
South Island Takahe
Porphyrio hochstetteri
EN 🐾
Black-backed Swamphen
Porphyrio indicus
NE
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