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Hoatzin

Opisthocomus hoazin

  • Uncommon
  • IUCN LC · Least Concern
  • Bird
  • South America

About the Hoatzin

The Hoatzin (Opisthocomus hoazin) is a bird found in South America. Its habitats include wetlands, rainforests, and freshwater environments.

It weighs around 800 g and has a lifespan of about 15 years. Its top speed is 20 km/h.

In conservation terms it is listed as Least Concern (LC), the IUCN category for species that are widespread or abundant and not currently considered at risk of extinction. In Animal Gacha, its card has Uncommon rarity. Rarity is a game value informed by conservation status, not an IUCN category. Uncommon cards turn up less often than Common ones.

Field data

Scientific name
Opisthocomus hoazin
Group
Bird
Region
South America
Habitats
Wetland, Rainforest, Freshwater
IUCN status
Least Concern (LC)
Game rarity
Uncommon
Weight
800 g
Lifespan
15 years
Top speed
20 km/h

Rarity is a game value informed by conservation status. It is not an IUCN category.

Wildlife data is a general reference and may vary between sources. Animal Gacha is not affiliated with IUCN.

Image credit

Creator
Charles J. Sharp
Changes
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Find the Hoatzin in Animal Gacha

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