About the Germain's Peacock-Pheasant
The Germain's peacock-pheasant is a pheasant in the family Phasianidae endemic to Indochina. The name commemorates the French colonial army's veterinary surgeon Louis Rodolphe Germain.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes |
| Family | Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies (Phasianidae) |
| Species | Polyplectron germaini |
| Species Codes | gepphe1, GPPH, GEPP |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Germain's Peacock-Pheasant belong to?
The Germain's Peacock-Pheasant (Polyplectron germaini) belongs to the Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies family (Phasianidae), in the order Galliformes.
What is the conservation status of the Germain's Peacock-Pheasant?
The Germain's Peacock-Pheasant is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Germain's Peacock-Pheasant?
The Germain's peacock-pheasant is a pheasant in the family Phasianidae endemic to Indochina. The name commemorates the French colonial army's veterinary surgeon Louis Rodolphe Germain....
Where can I report a Germain's Peacock-Pheasant sighting?
You can log sightings of Germain's Peacock-Pheasant on eBird (ebird.org) using species code gepphe1, or on iNaturalist.
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