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瓦努阿图塚雉 (Vanuatu Megapode)

Megapodius layardi

Vulnerable

Habitat & Distribution

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

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

🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (动物界)
Phylum
Chordata (脊索动物门)
Class
Aves (鳥綱)
Order
Galliformes (鸡形目)
Family
Megapodiidae
Genus
Megapodius
Species
Megapodius layardi (瓦努阿图塚雉)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese バヌアツツカツクリ
Chinese 瓦努阿图塚雉
Spanish Talégalo de Nuevas Hébridas
French Mégapode de Layard
German Layard-Großfußhuhn
Portuguese frango-do-mato-de-vanuatu
Russian Вануатуйский большеног

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of 瓦努阿图塚雉?
The scientific name of 瓦努阿图塚雉 is Megapodius layardi. It belongs to the genus Megapodius.
What is the conservation status of 瓦努阿图塚雉?
瓦努阿图塚雉 (Megapodius layardi) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.
Where does 瓦努阿图塚雉 live?
瓦努阿图塚雉 is found in Found in Norway. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Norway.
What family does 瓦努阿图塚雉 belong to?
瓦努阿图塚雉 (Megapodius layardi) belongs to the genus Megapodius, which is part of the taxonomic family Megapodiidae.
Is 瓦努阿图塚雉 endangered?
Yes, 瓦努阿图塚雉 (Megapodius layardi) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does 瓦努阿图塚雉 belong to?
瓦努阿图塚雉 (Megapodius layardi) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (动物界).
What are the closest relatives of 瓦努阿图塚雉?
The closest relatives of 瓦努阿图塚雉 in the genus Megapodius include 塔寧巴塚雉, 密克羅尼西亞塚雉, 尼柯巴塚雉, 斑喉塚雉, 暗色塚雉.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Megapodius — 12 Species

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塔寧巴塚雉
Megapodius tenimberensis
VU 🐾
密克羅尼西亞塚雉
Megapodius laperouse
NT 🐾
尼柯巴塚雉
Megapodius nicobariensis
VU 🐾
斑喉塚雉
Megapodius decollatus
LC 🐾
暗色塚雉
Megapodius freycinet
LC 🐾
東加塚雉
Megapodius pritchardii
VU 🐾
橙脚塚雉
Megapodius reinwardt
LC 🐾
比阿克塚雉
Megapodius geelvinkianus
NT
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瓦努阿图塚雉
Megapodius layardi
VU
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红斑塚雉
Megapodius eremita
LC 🐾
苏拉塚雉
Megapodius bernsteinii
VU 🐾
菲律宾塚雉
Megapodius cumingii
LC
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