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牙买加夜鹰 (Jamaican Pauraque)

Siphonorhis americana

Critically Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

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

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

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ジャマイカコヨタカ
Chinese 牙买加夜鹰
Spanish Chotacabras jamaicano
French Engoulevent de Jamaïque
German Jamaikanachtschwalbe
Portuguese noitibó-pequeno-da-jamaica
Russian Ямайский козодой

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of 牙买加夜鹰?
The scientific name of 牙买加夜鹰 is Siphonorhis americana. It belongs to the genus Siphonorhis.
What is the conservation status of 牙买加夜鹰?
牙买加夜鹰 (Siphonorhis americana) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.
Where does 牙买加夜鹰 live?
牙买加夜鹰 is found in Found in Norway. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Norway.
What family does 牙买加夜鹰 belong to?
牙买加夜鹰 (Siphonorhis americana) belongs to the genus Siphonorhis, which is part of the taxonomic family Caprimulgidae.
Is 牙买加夜鹰 endangered?
Yes, 牙买加夜鹰 (Siphonorhis americana) 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 牙买加夜鹰 belong to?
牙买加夜鹰 (Siphonorhis americana) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (动物界).
What are the closest relatives of 牙买加夜鹰?
The closest relatives of 牙买加夜鹰 in the genus Siphonorhis include 中美夜鹰.

Native Range — 1 Countries

Genus Siphonorhis — 2 Species

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中美夜鹰
Siphonorhis brewsteri
NT
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牙买加夜鹰
Siphonorhis americana
CR

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