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Colombian Grebe

Podiceps andinus

Extinct
Họ
Podicipedidae
Bộ
Podicipediformes

Giới Thiệu

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

Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn

Extinct
IUCN Red List

Phân Loại Học

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Bộ Podicipediformes (Grebes)
Họ Podicipedidae (Grebes)
Genus Podiceps
Loài Podiceps andinus

Distribution

Colombian Grebe has been recorded in 2 countries.

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Hiện Diện Not recorded
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External Databases

Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp

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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