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Scaly Francolin

Pternistis squamatus

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
Phasianidae
Genus
Pternistis
Species
Pternistis squamatus (Scaly Francolin)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ウロコシャコ
Chinese 鱗斑鷓鴣
Spanish Francolín escamoso
French Francolin écaillé
German Schuppenfrankolin
Portuguese francolim-escamoso
Russian Чешуйчатый турач

Similar Species in Pternistis

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Clapperton's Francolin
Pternistis clappertoni
Least Concern
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Hartlaub's Spurfowl
Pternistis hartlaubi
Least Concern
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Gray-breasted Spurfowl
Pternistis rufopictus
Least Concern
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Gray-striped Francolin
Pternistis griseostriatus
Least Concern
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Harwood's Francolin
Pternistis harwoodi
Near Threatened
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Handsome Francolin
Pternistis nobilis
Least Concern
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Heuglin's Francolin
Pternistis icterorhynchus
Least Concern
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Cape Spurfowl
Pternistis capensis
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Scaly Francolin?
The scientific name of Scaly Francolin is Pternistis squamatus. It belongs to the genus Pternistis.
What is the conservation status of Scaly Francolin?
Scaly Francolin (Pternistis squamatus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Scaly Francolin live?
Scaly Francolin is found in Found in Norway.. Countries include Norway.
What family does Scaly Francolin belong to?
Scaly Francolin (Pternistis squamatus) belongs to the genus Pternistis, which is part of the taxonomic family Phasianidae.
Is Scaly Francolin endangered?
No, Scaly Francolin (Pternistis squamatus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Scaly Francolin belong to?
Scaly Francolin (Pternistis squamatus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of Scaly Francolin?
The closest relatives of Scaly Francolin in the genus Pternistis include Cape Spurfowl, Clapperton's Francolin, Hartlaub's Spurfowl, Gray-breasted Spurfowl, Gray-striped Francolin.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Pternistis — 20 Species

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Cape Spurfowl
Pternistis capensis
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Clapperton's Francolin
Pternistis clappertoni
LC 🐾
Hartlaub's Spurfowl
Pternistis hartlaubi
LC 🐾
Gray-breasted Spurfowl
Pternistis rufopictus
LC 🐾
Gray-striped Francolin
Pternistis griseostriatus
LC 🐾
Harwood's Francolin
Pternistis harwoodi
NT 🐾
Handsome Francolin
Pternistis nobilis
LC 🐾
Heuglin's Francolin
Pternistis icterorhynchus
LC 🐾
Hildebrandt's Francolin
Pternistis hildebrandti
LC 🐾
Jackson's Francolin
Pternistis jacksoni
LC 🐾
Natal Spurfowl
Pternistis natalensis
LC 🐾
Mount Cameroon Francolin
Pternistis camerunensis
EN 🐾
Ahanta Francolin
Pternistis ahantensis
LC 🐾
Red-billed Spurfowl
Pternistis adspersus
LC 🐾
Red-necked Spurfowl
Pternistis afer
LC 🐾
Black-fronted Francolin
Pternistis atrifrons
EN 🐾
Erckel's Francolin
Pternistis erckelii
LC
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Scaly Francolin
Pternistis squamatus
LC
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Swainson's Spurfowl
Pternistis swainsonii
LC 🐾
Swierstra's Francolin
Pternistis swierstrai
EN
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