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Kurzschnabelalk

Brachyramphus brevirostris

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Norway. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Tier)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class
Aves (Vögel)
Order
Charadriiformes (Regenpfeiferartige)
Family
Alcidae
Genus
Brachyramphus
Species
Brachyramphus brevirostris (Kurzschnabelalk)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese コバシウミスズメ
Chinese 小嘴斑海雀
Spanish Mérgulo piquicorto
French Guillemot de Kittlitz
German Kurzschnabelalk
Portuguese mérgulo-de-bico-curto
Russian Короткоклювый пыжик

Similar Species in Brachyramphus

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Langschnabelalk
Brachyramphus perdix
Near Threatened
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Marmelalk
Brachyramphus marmoratus
Endangered
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Kurzschnabelalk?
The scientific name of Kurzschnabelalk is Brachyramphus brevirostris. It belongs to the genus Brachyramphus.
What is the conservation status of Kurzschnabelalk?
Kurzschnabelalk (Brachyramphus brevirostris) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Kurzschnabelalk live?
Kurzschnabelalk is found in Found in Norway. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Norway.
What family does Kurzschnabelalk belong to?
Kurzschnabelalk (Brachyramphus brevirostris) belongs to the genus Brachyramphus, which is part of the taxonomic family Alcidae.
What kingdom does Kurzschnabelalk belong to?
Kurzschnabelalk (Brachyramphus brevirostris) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Kurzschnabelalk?
The closest relatives of Kurzschnabelalk in the genus Brachyramphus include Langschnabelalk, Marmelalk.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Brachyramphus — 3 Species

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Kurzschnabelalk
Brachyramphus brevirostris
NT
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Langschnabelalk
Brachyramphus perdix
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Marmelalk
Brachyramphus marmoratus
EN
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