What is another word for Genus Gymnogyps?
Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈɛnəs d͡ʒˈɪmnəd͡ʒˌɪps] (IPA) 
Genus Gymnogyps is a biological classification of an extinct vulture species called the California condor. Synonyms for this genus include Gymnocondor, Lionondrus, Myzornis, and Vultur californianus. The California condor is a large bird with a wingspan of up to ten feet, and it was once found throughout North America. However, due to hunting, habitat destruction, and poisoning, this species was on the brink of extinction in the 1980s. Thanks to conservation efforts, there are now about 500 California condors in the wild. This species is an important symbol of wildlife conservation in the United States, representing the ongoing effort to preserve endangered species.
