🐾

岩雷鳥 (Rock Ptarmigan)

Lagopus muta

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Germany, Norway, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ライチョウ
Chinese 岩雷鳥
Spanish Lagópodo alpino
French Lagopède alpin
German Alpenschneehuhn
Portuguese lagopo-cinzento
Russian Тундряная куропатка

Similar Species in Lagopus

Explore More

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of 岩雷鳥?
The scientific name of 岩雷鳥 is Lagopus muta. It belongs to the genus Lagopus.
What is the conservation status of 岩雷鳥?
岩雷鳥 (Lagopus muta) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does 岩雷鳥 live?
岩雷鳥 is found in Distributed across Germany, Norway, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Germany, Norway, Sweden.
What family does 岩雷鳥 belong to?
岩雷鳥 (Lagopus muta) belongs to the genus Lagopus, which is part of the taxonomic family Phasianidae.
What kingdom does 岩雷鳥 belong to?
岩雷鳥 (Lagopus muta) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (动物界).
What are the closest relatives of 岩雷鳥?
The closest relatives of 岩雷鳥 in the genus Lagopus include 柳雷鸟, 白尾雷鳥.

Native Range — 3 Countries

Nature FYI Family

Explore more of the natural world across our sister sites.

Part of the Nature FYI family — FYIPedia