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Creature Facts

Scientific Name:

Penelopina nigra

Group:

Birds

Status/Date Listed as Endangered:

VU-IUCN: 2008

Area(s) Where Listed As Endangered:

Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua

Facts Summary:
The Highland Guan (Penelopina nigra) is a species of concern belonging in the species group "birds" and found in the following area(s): Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua.

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Highland Guan Facts Last Updated:
January 1, 2016

To Cite This Page:
Mugo, C. R. 2025. "Earth's Endangered Creatures - Highland Guan Facts" (Online). Accessed 11/13/2025 at https://earthsendangered.com/profile.asp?sp=11954&ID=5.

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