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Puerto Rican Nightjar

Antrostomus noctitherus

Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Norway. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (สัตว์)
Phylum
Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)
Class
Aves (นก)
Order
Caprimulgiformes (Caprimulgiformes)
Family
Caprimulgidae
Genus
Antrostomus
Species
Antrostomus noctitherus (Puerto Rican Nightjar)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese プエルトリコヨタカ
Chinese 波多黎各夜鷹
Spanish Chotacabras puertorriqueño
French Engoulevent de Porto Rico
German Puerto-Rico-Nachtschwalbe
Russian Пуэрто-риканский козодой

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Least Concern
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Chuck-will's-widow
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Dusky Nightjar
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Greater Antillean Nightjar
Antrostomus cubanensis
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Rufous Nightjar
Antrostomus rufus
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Silky-tailed Nightjar
Antrostomus sericocaudatus
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Tawny-collared Nightjar
Antrostomus salvini
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Puerto Rican Nightjar?
The scientific name of Puerto Rican Nightjar is Antrostomus noctitherus. It belongs to the genus Antrostomus.
What is the conservation status of Puerto Rican Nightjar?
Puerto Rican Nightjar (Antrostomus noctitherus) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Puerto Rican Nightjar live?
Puerto Rican Nightjar is found in Found in Norway. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Norway.
What family does Puerto Rican Nightjar belong to?
Puerto Rican Nightjar (Antrostomus noctitherus) belongs to the genus Antrostomus, which is part of the taxonomic family Caprimulgidae.
Is Puerto Rican Nightjar endangered?
Yes, Puerto Rican Nightjar (Antrostomus noctitherus) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Puerto Rican Nightjar belong to?
Puerto Rican Nightjar (Antrostomus noctitherus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of Puerto Rican Nightjar?
The closest relatives of Puerto Rican Nightjar in the genus Antrostomus include Hispaniolan Nightjar, Mexican Whip-poor-will, Chuck-will's-widow, Dusky Nightjar, Greater Antillean Nightjar.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Antrostomus — 12 Species

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Hispaniolan Nightjar
Antrostomus ekmani
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Mexican Whip-poor-will
Antrostomus arizonae
LC 🐾
Chuck-will's-widow
Antrostomus carolinensis
LC
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Puerto Rican Nightjar
Antrostomus noctitherus
EN
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Dusky Nightjar
Antrostomus saturatus
LC 🐾
Greater Antillean Nightjar
Antrostomus cubanensis
LC 🐾
Rufous Nightjar
Antrostomus rufus
LC 🐾
Silky-tailed Nightjar
Antrostomus sericocaudatus
LC 🐾
Tawny-collared Nightjar
Antrostomus salvini
LC 🐾
Yucatan Nightjar
Antrostomus badius
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Buff-collared Nightjar
Antrostomus ridgwayi
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Eastern Whip-poor-will
Antrostomus vociferus
NT
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