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Andean Potoo

Nyctibius maculosus

Least Concern

About

The Andean Potoo (Nyctibius maculosus) is a species in the genus Nyctibius. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (hayvan)

Phylum

Chordata (Kordalılar)

Class

Aves (kuş)

Order

Nyctibiiformes (Nyctibiiformes)

Species

Nyctibius maculosus (Andean Potoo)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese アンデスタチヨタカ

Chinese 安地斯林鴟

Spanish Nictibio (Puntepalo) Andino

French Ibijau des Andes

German Andentagschläfer

Portuguese urutau-andino

Russian Андский лесной козодой

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Nyctibius leucopterus

Least Concern

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Nyctibius jamaicensis

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Andean Potoo?

The scientific name of Andean Potoo is Nyctibius maculosus. It belongs to the genus Nyctibius.

What is the conservation status of Andean Potoo?

Andean Potoo (Nyctibius maculosus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Andean Potoo live?

Andean Potoo is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Venezuela.

What family does Andean Potoo belong to?

Andean Potoo (Nyctibius maculosus) belongs to the genus Nyctibius, which is part of the taxonomic family Nyctibiidae.

Is Andean Potoo endangered?

No, Andean Potoo (Nyctibius maculosus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Andean Potoo belong to?

Andean Potoo (Nyctibius maculosus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hayvan).

What are the closest relatives of Andean Potoo?

The closest relatives of Andean Potoo in the genus Nyctibius include Common Potoo, Great Potoo, Long-tailed Potoo, White-winged Potoo, Northern Potoo.