Red Junglefowl
Gallus gallus (Linnaeus, 1758)
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes |
| Family | Phasianidae |
| Genus | Gallus |
| Species | Gallus gallus (Linnaeus, 1758) |
Description
Diagnostic characters
- Ecological class
- Accidental
Distribution
Range
Known from one county in Kentucky.
Continent
North America
Country
United States
States and provinces
Kentucky
Counties
- Kentucky
- Edmonson
Conservation and management
IUCN Red List
LC Least Concern
Assessed in 2024.
NatureServe
G5 Secure
National ranks
- United States
- NNA
- Canada
- NNA
Subnational ranks
- Hawaii
- SNA Not Applicable
State and federal status
Not listed under the U.S. Endangered Species Act
How to cite this account
Gallus gallus (Linnaeus, 1758). Cave Biology Data Portal, account SP-2481. https://cavebiology.org/species/gallus-gallus/ (accessed 7 September 2026).
Data sources and funding are listed in the Acknowledgments.
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