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Laysan Finch

Telespiza cantans

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 (hayvan)
Phylum
Chordata (Kordalılar)
Class
Aves (kuş)
Order
Passeriformes (Ötücü kuşlar)
Family
Fringillidae
Genus
Telespiza
Species
Telespiza cantans (Laysan Finch)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese レイサンハワイマシコ
Chinese 來珊擬管舌鳥
Spanish Palila de Laysan
French Psittirostre de Laysan
German Laysankleidervogel
Portuguese palila-de-laysan
Russian Лайсанская вьюрковая цветочница

Similar Species in Telespiza

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Nihoa Finch
Telespiza ultima
Critically Endangered
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Laysan Finch?
The scientific name of Laysan Finch is Telespiza cantans. It belongs to the genus Telespiza.
What is the conservation status of Laysan Finch?
Laysan Finch (Telespiza cantans) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Laysan Finch live?
Laysan Finch 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 Laysan Finch belong to?
Laysan Finch (Telespiza cantans) belongs to the genus Telespiza, which is part of the taxonomic family Fringillidae.
Is Laysan Finch endangered?
Yes, Laysan Finch (Telespiza cantans) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Laysan Finch belong to?
Laysan Finch (Telespiza cantans) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hayvan).
What are the closest relatives of Laysan Finch?
The closest relatives of Laysan Finch in the genus Telespiza include Nihoa Finch.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Telespiza — 2 Species

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Laysan Finch
Telespiza cantans
VU
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Nihoa Finch
Telespiza ultima
CR
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