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Atitlan Grebe
Podilymbus gigas
Atitlan Grebe (Podilymbus gigas) — Grebes, Loons & Flamingos of Central America & Caribbean.
The Atitlan Grebe (Podilymbus gigas) is a member of the Podicipedidae family found in Central America & Caribbean. The IUCN Red List lists it as Extinct.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)No reasonable doubt that the last individual has died.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Podicipediformes
- Family Podicipedidae Grebes
- Genus Podilymbus
- Species gigas
Quick facts
- Family
- Podicipedidae
- Order
- Podicipediformes
Biology & behaviour
The Atitlan Grebe (Podilymbus gigas) is a member of the Podicipedidae family, within the order Podicipediformes. Its range spans Central America & Caribbean. Its distribution covers MA Lake Atitlan (sw Guatemala).
It is listed as Extinct on the IUCN Red List.
Frequently asked questions
Where does the Atitlan Grebe live?
The Atitlan Grebe is found across Central America & Caribbean with a range covering MA Lake Atitlan (sw Guatemala).
What family does the Atitlan Grebe belong to?
The Atitlan Grebe (Podilymbus gigas) belongs to the Podicipedidae family, in the order Podicipediformes.
Is the Atitlan Grebe endangered?
It is listed as Extinct on the IUCN Red List
Conservation
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