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Black Scoter

Melanitta americana

Near Threatened

About

The Black Scoter (Melanitta americana) is a species in the genus Melanitta. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Distributed across Colombia, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Anseriformes (إوزيات)

Species

Melanitta americana (Black Scoter)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese クロガモ

Chinese 美洲黑海番鴨

Spanish Negrón americano

French macreuse à bec jaune

German Amerikanische trauerente

Russian Американская синьга

Similar Species in Melanitta

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American White-Winged Scoter

Melanitta perspicillata

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Black Scoter?

The scientific name of Black Scoter is Melanitta americana. It belongs to the genus Melanitta.

What is the conservation status of Black Scoter?

Black Scoter (Melanitta americana) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Black Scoter live?

Black Scoter is found in Distributed across Colombia, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Colombia, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, United States.

What family does Black Scoter belong to?

Black Scoter (Melanitta americana) belongs to the genus Melanitta, which is part of the taxonomic family Anatidae.

What kingdom does Black Scoter belong to?

Black Scoter (Melanitta americana) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (حيوانات).

What are the closest relatives of Black Scoter?

The closest relatives of Black Scoter in the genus Melanitta include American White-Winged Scoter, White-winged Scoter, Stejneger's Scoter, Surf Scoter, Common Scoter.