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南島青水雞 (South Island Takahe)

Porphyrio hochstetteri

Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

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

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

🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (动物界)
Phylum
Chordata (脊索动物门)
Class
Aves (鳥綱)
Order
Gruiformes (鹤形目)
Family
Rallidae
Genus
Porphyrio
Species
Porphyrio hochstetteri (南島青水雞)

Names in Other Languages

Chinese 南島青水雞
Spanish Calamón takahe
French Talève takahé
German Takahe
Portuguese takahe
Russian Такахе

Similar Species in Porphyrio

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北島青水雞
Porphyrio mantelli
Extinct
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小青水雞
Porphyrio alleni
Not Evaluated
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新不列颠紫水鸡
Porphyrio albus
Extinct
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淡青水鸡
Porphyrio flavirostris
Least Concern
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紫水雞
Porphyrio porphyrio
Not Evaluated
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紫青水雞
Porphyrio martinica
Least Concern
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Australasian Swamphen
Porphyrio melanotus
Not Evaluated
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Philippine Swamphen
Porphyrio pulverulentus
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of 南島青水雞?
The scientific name of 南島青水雞 is Porphyrio hochstetteri. It belongs to the genus Porphyrio.
What is the conservation status of 南島青水雞?
南島青水雞 (Porphyrio hochstetteri) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.
Where does 南島青水雞 live?
南島青水雞 is found in Found in Norway. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Norway.
What family does 南島青水雞 belong to?
南島青水雞 (Porphyrio hochstetteri) belongs to the genus Porphyrio, which is part of the taxonomic family Rallidae.
Is 南島青水雞 endangered?
Yes, 南島青水雞 (Porphyrio hochstetteri) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does 南島青水雞 belong to?
南島青水雞 (Porphyrio hochstetteri) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (动物界).
What are the closest relatives of 南島青水雞?
The closest relatives of 南島青水雞 in the genus Porphyrio include 北島青水雞, 小青水雞, 新不列颠紫水鸡, 淡青水鸡, 紫水雞.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Porphyrio — 10 Species

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北島青水雞
Porphyrio mantelli
EX
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南島青水雞
Porphyrio hochstetteri
EN
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小青水雞
Porphyrio alleni
NE 🐾
新不列颠紫水鸡
Porphyrio albus
EX 🐾
淡青水鸡
Porphyrio flavirostris
LC 🐾
紫水雞
Porphyrio porphyrio
NE 🐾
紫青水雞
Porphyrio martinica
LC 🐾
Australasian Swamphen
Porphyrio melanotus
NE 🐾
Philippine Swamphen
Porphyrio pulverulentus
NE 🐾
Black-backed Swamphen
Porphyrio indicus
NE
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