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Western Tragopan

Tragopan melanocephalus

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
Phasianidae
Genus
Tragopan
Species
Tragopan melanocephalus (Western Tragopan)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ハイイロジュケイ
Chinese 黑头角雉
Spanish Tragopán dorsigrís
French Tragopan de Hastings
German Schwarzkopftragopan
Portuguese tragopã-de-dorso-cinzento
Russian Черноголовый трагопан

Similar Species in Tragopan

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Blyth's Tragopan
Tragopan blythii
Vulnerable
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Cabot's Tragopan
Tragopan caboti
Vulnerable
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Satyr Tragopan
Tragopan satyra
Near Threatened
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Temminck's Tragopan
Tragopan temminckii
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Western Tragopan?
The scientific name of Western Tragopan is Tragopan melanocephalus. It belongs to the genus Tragopan.
What is the conservation status of Western Tragopan?
Western Tragopan (Tragopan melanocephalus) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Western Tragopan live?
Western Tragopan 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 Western Tragopan belong to?
Western Tragopan (Tragopan melanocephalus) belongs to the genus Tragopan, which is part of the taxonomic family Phasianidae.
Is Western Tragopan endangered?
Yes, Western Tragopan (Tragopan melanocephalus) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Western Tragopan belong to?
Western Tragopan (Tragopan melanocephalus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of Western Tragopan?
The closest relatives of Western Tragopan in the genus Tragopan include Blyth's Tragopan, Cabot's Tragopan, Satyr Tragopan, Temminck's Tragopan.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Tragopan — 5 Species

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Blyth's Tragopan
Tragopan blythii
VU 🐾
Cabot's Tragopan
Tragopan caboti
VU 🐾
Satyr Tragopan
Tragopan satyra
NT 🐾
Temminck's Tragopan
Tragopan temminckii
LC
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Western Tragopan
Tragopan melanocephalus
VU
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