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Rock Ptarmigan

Lagopus muta

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Germany, Norway, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇩🇪 Germany

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (สัตว์)
Phylum
Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)
Class
Aves (นก)
Order
Galliformes (อันดับไก่)
Family
Phasianidae
Genus
Lagopus
Species
Lagopus muta (Rock Ptarmigan)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ライチョウ
Chinese 岩雷鳥
Spanish Lagópodo alpino
French Lagopède alpin
German Alpenschneehuhn
Portuguese lagopo-cinzento
Russian Тундряная куропатка

Similar Species in Lagopus

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White-tailed Ptarmigan
Lagopus leucura
Least Concern
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Willow Ptarmigan / Red Grouse
Lagopus lagopus
Near Threatened
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Rock Ptarmigan?
The scientific name of Rock Ptarmigan is Lagopus muta. It belongs to the genus Lagopus.
What is the conservation status of Rock Ptarmigan?
Rock Ptarmigan (Lagopus muta) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Rock Ptarmigan live?
Rock Ptarmigan is found in Distributed across Germany, Norway, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Germany, Norway, Sweden.
What family does Rock Ptarmigan belong to?
Rock Ptarmigan (Lagopus muta) belongs to the genus Lagopus, which is part of the taxonomic family Phasianidae.
What kingdom does Rock Ptarmigan belong to?
Rock Ptarmigan (Lagopus muta) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of Rock Ptarmigan?
The closest relatives of Rock Ptarmigan in the genus Lagopus include White-tailed Ptarmigan, Willow Ptarmigan / Red Grouse.

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Lagopus — 3 Species

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Rock Ptarmigan
Lagopus muta
NT
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White-tailed Ptarmigan
Lagopus leucura
LC 🐾
Willow Ptarmigan / Red Grouse
Lagopus lagopus
NT
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