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Lummenalk

Synthliboramphus hypoleucus

Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Norway. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Tier)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class
Aves (Vögel)
Order
Charadriiformes (Regenpfeiferartige)
Family
Alcidae
Genus
Synthliboramphus
Species
Synthliboramphus hypoleucus (Lummenalk)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese セグロウミスズメ
Chinese 瓜達魯普海雀
Spanish Mérgulo de la Guadalupe
French Guillemot de Xantus
German Lummenalk
Portuguese mérgulo-de-asas-claras
Russian Пыжик Ксантуса

Similar Species in Synthliboramphus

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Craverialk
Synthliboramphus craveri
Vulnerable
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Japanalk
Synthliboramphus wumizusume
Vulnerable
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Scrippsalk
Synthliboramphus scrippsi
Vulnerable
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Silberalk
Synthliboramphus antiquus
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Lummenalk?
The scientific name of Lummenalk is Synthliboramphus hypoleucus. It belongs to the genus Synthliboramphus.
What is the conservation status of Lummenalk?
Lummenalk (Synthliboramphus hypoleucus) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Lummenalk live?
Lummenalk is found in Found in Norway. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Norway.
What family does Lummenalk belong to?
Lummenalk (Synthliboramphus hypoleucus) belongs to the genus Synthliboramphus, which is part of the taxonomic family Alcidae.
Is Lummenalk endangered?
Yes, Lummenalk (Synthliboramphus hypoleucus) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Lummenalk belong to?
Lummenalk (Synthliboramphus hypoleucus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Lummenalk?
The closest relatives of Lummenalk in the genus Synthliboramphus include Craverialk, Japanalk, Scrippsalk, Silberalk.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Synthliboramphus — 5 Species

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Craverialk
Synthliboramphus craveri
VU 🐾
Japanalk
Synthliboramphus wumizusume
VU
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Lummenalk
Synthliboramphus hypoleucus
EN
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Scrippsalk
Synthliboramphus scrippsi
VU 🐾
Silberalk
Synthliboramphus antiquus
LC
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