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Colombian Grebe

Podiceps andinus

Extinct
Семейство
Podicipedidae
Отряд
Podicipediformes

О нас

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

Охранный статус

Extinct
IUCN Red List

Таксономия

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Отряд Podicipediformes (Grebes)
Семейство Podicipedidae (Grebes)
Genus Podiceps
Виды Podiceps andinus

Distribution

Colombian Grebe has been recorded in 2 countries.

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Присутствует Not recorded
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Часто задаваемые вопросы

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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