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Cape Spurfowl

Pternistis capensis

Least Concern

About

The Cape Spurfowl (Pternistis capensis) is a species in the genus Pternistis. It is currently classified as Least Concern (LC) 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.

Found in Norway.

🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (hayvan)

Phylum

Chordata (Kordalılar)

Class

Aves (kuş)

Order

Galliformes (Tavuksular)

Species

Pternistis capensis (Cape Spurfowl)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ケープキジシャコ

Chinese 南非鷓鴣

Spanish Francolín de El Cabo

French Francolin criard

German Kapfrankolin

Portuguese francolim-do-cabo

Russian Капский турач

Similar Species in Pternistis

Gray-breasted Spurfowl

Pternistis rufopictus

Least Concern

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Gray-striped Francolin

Pternistis griseostriatus

Pternistis icterorhynchus

Least Concern

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Hildebrandt's Francolin

Pternistis hildebrandti

Least Concern

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Clapperton's Francolin

Pternistis clappertoni

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Cape Spurfowl?

The scientific name of Cape Spurfowl is Pternistis capensis. It belongs to the genus Pternistis.

What is the conservation status of Cape Spurfowl?

Cape Spurfowl (Pternistis capensis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Cape Spurfowl live?

Cape Spurfowl is found in Found in Norway.. Countries include Norway.

What family does Cape Spurfowl belong to?

Cape Spurfowl (Pternistis capensis) belongs to the genus Pternistis, which is part of the taxonomic family Phasianidae.

Is Cape Spurfowl endangered?

No, Cape Spurfowl (Pternistis capensis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Cape Spurfowl belong to?

Cape Spurfowl (Pternistis capensis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hayvan).

What are the closest relatives of Cape Spurfowl?

The closest relatives of Cape Spurfowl in the genus Pternistis include Clapperton's Francolin, Hartlaub's Spurfowl, Gray-breasted Spurfowl, Gray-striped Francolin, Harwood's Francolin.