Oilbird
Steatornis caripensis von Humboldt, 1817
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Steatornithiformes |
| Family | Steatornithidae |
| Genus | Steatornis |
| Species | Steatornis caripensis von Humboldt, 1817 |
Description
Diagnostic characters
- Ecological class
- Trogloxene
- Realm
- Terrestrial
Distribution
Range
Counties
County-level records have not been compiled for this taxon. Distribution is recorded at state and karst-region level.
Conservation and management
IUCN Red List
LC Least Concern
Assessed in 2021.
State and federal status
Not listed under the U.S. Endangered Species Act
References
- Thomas, M.R. & Sabaj, M.H. 2020. Chapter 17. Heptapteridae: seven-finned catfishes. In: Warren, Jr., M.L & Burr, B.M. (eds), Freshwater Fishes of North America. Volume 2. Characidae to Poeciliidae, pp. 123–148. John Hopkins University Press, Baltimore, Maryland, USA.
How to cite this account
Steatornis caripensis von Humboldt, 1817. Cave Biology Data Portal, account SP-2955. https://cavebiology.org/species/steatornis-caripensis/ (accessed 7 September 2026).
Data sources and funding are listed in the Acknowledgments.
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