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Colombian Grebe

Podiceps andinus

Extinct
Famili
Podicipedidae
Ordo
Podicipediformes

The Colombian Grebe (Podiceps andinus) is a bird species in the family Podicipedidae (grebes), within the order Podicipediformes (grebes). The IUCN Red List classifies it as Extinct.

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Colombian Grebe (Podiceps andinus) is an extinct small to medium grebe formerly endemic to Lake Tota in the eastern Andes of Colombia at 3,000 m. Related to Black-necked Grebe; had chestnut neck and facial tufts. Declared extinct in 1977 following drainage of much of Lake Tota, hunting, and pesticide use.

Habitat & Range

Status Konservasi

Extinct
IUCN Red List

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordo Podicipediformes (Grebes)
Famili Podicipedidae (Grebes)
Genus Podiceps
Spesies Podiceps andinus

Distribution

Colombian Grebe has been recorded in 2 countries.

Hadir Not recorded

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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

Is the Colombian Grebe endangered?
The Colombian Grebe has a conservation status of Extinct.
What order and family does the Colombian Grebe belong to?
The Colombian Grebe (Podiceps andinus) belongs to the order Podicipediformes and the family Podicipedidae.

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