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Vanuatu Megapode

Megapodius layardi

Vulnerable

Habitat & Distribution

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

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

🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

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

Names in Other Languages

Japanese バヌアツツカツクリ
Chinese 瓦努阿图塚雉
Spanish Talégalo de Nuevas Hébridas
French Mégapode de Layard
German Layard-Großfußhuhn
Portuguese frango-do-mato-de-vanuatu
Russian Вануатуйский большеног

Similar Species in Megapodius

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Melanesian Megapode
Megapodius eremita
Least Concern
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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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Vanuatu Megapode?
The scientific name of Vanuatu Megapode is Megapodius layardi. It belongs to the genus Megapodius.
What is the conservation status of Vanuatu Megapode?
Vanuatu Megapode (Megapodius layardi) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Vanuatu Megapode live?
Vanuatu Megapode is found in Found in Norway. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Norway.
What family does Vanuatu Megapode belong to?
Vanuatu Megapode (Megapodius layardi) belongs to the genus Megapodius, which is part of the taxonomic family Megapodiidae.
Is Vanuatu Megapode endangered?
Yes, Vanuatu Megapode (Megapodius layardi) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Vanuatu Megapode belong to?
Vanuatu Megapode (Megapodius layardi) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of Vanuatu Megapode?
The closest relatives of Vanuatu Megapode in the genus Megapodius include Melanesian Megapode, Micronesian Megapode, New Guinea Scrubfowl, Nicobar Megapode, Orange-footed Scrubfowl.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Megapodius — 12 Species

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Melanesian Megapode
Megapodius eremita
LC 🐾
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
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Vanuatu Megapode
Megapodius layardi
VU
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Dusky Megapode
Megapodius freycinet
LC
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