About the Madagascar Grebe
The Madagascar grebe is a grebe found only in western and central Madagascar. The binomial name commemorates the Austrian ornithologist August von Pelzeln. It is classified as endangered by the IUCN, with a population of less than 5,000. It is threatened by habitat loss, predation by carnivorous fish, and competition with introduced species.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Podicipediformes |
| Family | Grebes (Podicipedidae) |
| Species | Tachybaptus pelzelnii |
| Species Codes | madgre1, MAGR |
| Conservation | EN Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Madagascar Grebe belong to?
The Madagascar Grebe (Tachybaptus pelzelnii) belongs to the Grebes family (Podicipedidae), in the order Podicipediformes.
What is the conservation status of the Madagascar Grebe?
The Madagascar Grebe is classified as "Endangered" (EN) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Madagascar Grebe?
The Madagascar grebe is a grebe found only in western and central Madagascar. The binomial name commemorates the Austrian ornithologist August von Pelzeln. It is classified as endangered by the IUCN, with a population of less than 5,000. It is threatened by habitat loss, predation by carnivorous fis...
Where can I report a Madagascar Grebe sighting?
You can log sightings of Madagascar Grebe on eBird (ebird.org) using species code madgre1, or on iNaturalist.
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