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Amerikanischer Scherenschnabel

Rynchops niger

Least Concern

About

Black Skimmer (Rynchops niger) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Tier)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordatiere)

Class

Aves (Vögel)

Order

Charadriiformes (Regenpfeiferartige)

Species

Rynchops niger (Amerikanischer Scherenschnabel)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese クロハサミアジサシ

Chinese 黑剪嘴鷗

Spanish Rayador americano

French Bec-en-ciseaux noir

German Amerikanischer Scherenschnabel

Portuguese talha-mar

Russian Чёрный водорез

Similar Species in Rynchops

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Afrikanischer Scherenschnabel

Rynchops flavirostris

Least Concern

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Indischer Scherenschnabel

Rynchops albicollis

Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Amerikanischer Scherenschnabel?

The scientific name of Amerikanischer Scherenschnabel is Rynchops niger. It belongs to the genus Rynchops.

What is the conservation status of Amerikanischer Scherenschnabel?

Amerikanischer Scherenschnabel (Rynchops niger) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Amerikanischer Scherenschnabel live?

Amerikanischer Scherenschnabel is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Venezuela.

What family does Amerikanischer Scherenschnabel belong to?

Amerikanischer Scherenschnabel (Rynchops niger) belongs to the genus Rynchops, which is part of the taxonomic family Laridae.

Is Amerikanischer Scherenschnabel endangered?

No, Amerikanischer Scherenschnabel (Rynchops niger) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Amerikanischer Scherenschnabel belong to?

Amerikanischer Scherenschnabel (Rynchops niger) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

What are the closest relatives of Amerikanischer Scherenschnabel?

The closest relatives of Amerikanischer Scherenschnabel in the genus Rynchops include Afrikanischer Scherenschnabel, Indischer Scherenschnabel.