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Taita Apalis

Apalis fuscigularis

Critically Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, and flooded grasslands and savannas, among 5 distinct biome types within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Found in Kenya. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇰🇪 Kenya

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (hayvan)

Phylum

Chordata (Kordalılar)

Class

Aves (kuş)

Order

Passeriformes (Ötücü kuşlar)

Species

Apalis fuscigularis (Taita Apalis)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese タイタイロムシクイ

Chinese 泰塔娇莺

Spanish Apalis de los Taita

French Apalis des Teita

German Taitafeinsänger

Similar Species in Apalis

Black-throated Apalis

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Taita Apalis?

The scientific name of Taita Apalis is Apalis fuscigularis. It belongs to the genus Apalis.

What is the conservation status of Taita Apalis?

Taita Apalis (Apalis fuscigularis) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Taita Apalis live?

Taita Apalis is found in Found in Kenya. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Kenya.

What family does Taita Apalis belong to?

Taita Apalis (Apalis fuscigularis) belongs to the genus Apalis, which is part of the taxonomic family Cisticolidae.

Is Taita Apalis endangered?

Yes, Taita Apalis (Apalis fuscigularis) is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Taita Apalis belong to?

Taita Apalis (Apalis fuscigularis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hayvan).

What are the closest relatives of Taita Apalis?

The closest relatives of Taita Apalis in the genus Apalis include Bamenda Apalis, Black-capped Apalis, Black-throated Apalis, Chirinda Apalis, Gosling's Apalis.