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考加冠雉 (Cauca Guan)

Penelope perspicax

Endangered

About

The Cauca Guan (Penelope perspicax) is a species in the genus Penelope. It is currently classified as Endangered 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 and Norway. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇨🇴 Colombia

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Species

Penelope perspicax (考加冠雉)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese アカシャクケイ

Chinese 考加冠雉

Spanish Pava Caucana

French Pénélope de Cauca

German Caucaguan

Portuguese jacu-do-cauca

Russian Колумбийская пенелопа

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of 考加冠雉?

The scientific name of 考加冠雉 is Penelope perspicax. It belongs to the genus Penelope.

What is the conservation status of 考加冠雉?

考加冠雉 (Penelope perspicax) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does 考加冠雉 live?

考加冠雉 is found in Distributed across Colombia and Norway. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Colombia, Norway.

What family does 考加冠雉 belong to?

考加冠雉 (Penelope perspicax) belongs to the genus Penelope, which is part of the taxonomic family Cracidae.

Is 考加冠雉 endangered?

Yes, 考加冠雉 (Penelope perspicax) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does 考加冠雉 belong to?

考加冠雉 (Penelope perspicax) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (动物界).

What are the closest relatives of 考加冠雉?

The closest relatives of 考加冠雉 in the genus Penelope include 乌腿冠雉, 古銅色冠雉, 安地斯冠雉, 彩冠雉, 斑尾冠雉.