About the Masked Finfoot
The masked finfoot or Asian finfoot is a highly endangered aquatic bird that was formerly distributed throughout the fresh and brackish wetlands of the eastern Indian subcontinent, Indochina, Malaysia and Indonesia. Like the rest of the family, the African finfoot and the sungrebe, the relationship to other birds is poorly understood.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Gruiformes |
| Family | Finfoots (Heliornithidae) |
| Species | Heliopais personatus |
| Species Codes | masfin3, MAFI |
| Conservation | CR Critically Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Masked Finfoot belong to?
The Masked Finfoot (Heliopais personatus) belongs to the Finfoots family (Heliornithidae), in the order Gruiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Masked Finfoot?
The Masked Finfoot is classified as "Critically Endangered" (CR) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Masked Finfoot?
The masked finfoot or Asian finfoot is a highly endangered aquatic bird that was formerly distributed throughout the fresh and brackish wetlands of the eastern Indian subcontinent, Indochina, Malaysia and Indonesia. Like the rest of the family, the African finfoot and the sungrebe, the relationship ...
Where can I report a Masked Finfoot sighting?
You can log sightings of Masked Finfoot on eBird (ebird.org) using species code masfin3, or on iNaturalist.
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