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Schmuckseeschwalbe

Thalasseus elegans

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

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

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

🇳🇴 Norway 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Tier)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordatiere)

Class

Aves (Vögel)

Order

Charadriiformes (Regenpfeiferartige)

Species

Thalasseus elegans (Schmuckseeschwalbe)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ユウガアジサシ

Chinese 丽色凤头燕鸥

Spanish Charrán elegante

French Sterne élégante

German Schmuckseeschwalbe

Portuguese garajau-elegante

Russian Элегантная крачка

Similar Species in Thalasseus

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Bernsteinseeschwalbe

Thalasseus bernsteini

Critically Endangered

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Brandseeschwalbe

Thalasseus sandvicensis

Thalasseus bengalensis

Not Evaluated

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Schmuckseeschwalbe?

The scientific name of Schmuckseeschwalbe is Thalasseus elegans. It belongs to the genus Thalasseus.

What is the conservation status of Schmuckseeschwalbe?

Schmuckseeschwalbe (Thalasseus elegans) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Schmuckseeschwalbe live?

Schmuckseeschwalbe is found in Distributed across Belgium, Colombia, Denmark, Ecuador, and Norway. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Belgium, Colombia, Denmark, Ecuador, Norway.

What family does Schmuckseeschwalbe belong to?

Schmuckseeschwalbe (Thalasseus elegans) belongs to the genus Thalasseus, which is part of the taxonomic family Laridae.

What kingdom does Schmuckseeschwalbe belong to?

Schmuckseeschwalbe (Thalasseus elegans) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

What are the closest relatives of Schmuckseeschwalbe?

The closest relatives of Schmuckseeschwalbe in the genus Thalasseus include Bernsteinseeschwalbe, Brandseeschwalbe, Eilseeschwalbe, Königsseeschwalbe, Rüppellseeschwalbe.