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Velvet Asity

Philepitta castanea

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Norway.

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ビロードマミヤイロチョウ
Chinese 紫黑裸眉鸫
Spanish Filepita Aterciopelada
French Philépitte veloutée
German Seidenjala
Portuguese asite-veludo
Russian Бархатистая филепитта

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Velvet Asity?
The scientific name of Velvet Asity is Philepitta castanea. It belongs to the genus Philepitta.
What is the conservation status of Velvet Asity?
Velvet Asity (Philepitta castanea) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Velvet Asity live?
Velvet Asity is found in Found in Norway.. Countries include Norway.
What family does Velvet Asity belong to?
Velvet Asity (Philepitta castanea) belongs to the genus Philepitta, which is part of the taxonomic family Philepittidae.
Is Velvet Asity endangered?
No, Velvet Asity (Philepitta castanea) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Velvet Asity belong to?
Velvet Asity (Philepitta castanea) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of Velvet Asity?
The closest relatives of Velvet Asity in the genus Philepitta include Schlegel's Asity.

Native Range — 1 Countries

Genus Philepitta — 2 Species

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Schlegel's Asity
Philepitta schlegeli
NT
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Velvet Asity
Philepitta castanea
LC

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