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Eiderente

Somateria mollissima

Near Threatened

About

Common Eider (Somateria mollissima) is classified as Near Threatened (NT) on the IUCN Red List. Close to qualifying as threatened, with populations that may become vulnerable without conservation action.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Tier)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordatiere)

Class

Aves (Vögel)

Order

Anseriformes (Gänsevögel)

Species

Somateria mollissima (Eiderente)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ホンケワタガモ

Chinese 欧绒鸭

Spanish Éider común

French eider à duvet

German Eiderente

Portuguese êider

Russian Гага

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Eiderente?

The scientific name of Eiderente is Somateria mollissima. It belongs to the genus Somateria.

What is the conservation status of Eiderente?

Eiderente (Somateria mollissima) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Eiderente live?

Eiderente is found in Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Ukraine, United States.

What family does Eiderente belong to?

Eiderente (Somateria mollissima) belongs to the genus Somateria, which is part of the taxonomic family Anatidae.

What kingdom does Eiderente belong to?

Eiderente (Somateria mollissima) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

What are the closest relatives of Eiderente?

The closest relatives of Eiderente in the genus Somateria include Plüschkopfente, Prachteiderente.