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Meerstrandläufer

Calidris maritima

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.

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

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ムラサキハマシギ
Chinese 紫滨鹬
Spanish Correlimos oscuro
French Bécasseau violet
German Meerstrandläufer
Portuguese pilrito-escuro
Russian Морской песочник

Similar Species in Calidris

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Alpenstrandläufer
Calidris alpina
Least Concern
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Bairdstrandläufer
Calidris bairdii
Least Concern
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Bergstrandläufer
Calidris mauri
Least Concern
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Beringstrandläufer
Calidris ptilocnemis
Least Concern
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Bindenstrandläufer
Calidris himantopus
Least Concern
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Grasläufer
Calidris subruficollis
Near Threatened
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Graubruststrandläufer
Calidris melanotos
Least Concern
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Großer Knutt
Calidris tenuirostris
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Meerstrandläufer?
The scientific name of Meerstrandläufer is Calidris maritima. It belongs to the genus Calidris.
What is the conservation status of Meerstrandläufer?
Meerstrandläufer (Calidris maritima) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Meerstrandläufer live?
Meerstrandläufer is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, United States.
What family does Meerstrandläufer belong to?
Meerstrandläufer (Calidris maritima) belongs to the genus Calidris, which is part of the taxonomic family Scolopacidae.
Is Meerstrandläufer endangered?
No, Meerstrandläufer (Calidris maritima) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Meerstrandläufer belong to?
Meerstrandläufer (Calidris maritima) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Meerstrandläufer?
The closest relatives of Meerstrandläufer in the genus Calidris include Alpenstrandläufer, Bairdstrandläufer, Bergstrandläufer, Beringstrandläufer, Bindenstrandläufer.

Native Range — 5 Countries

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Genus Calidris — 20 Species

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Alpenstrandläufer
Calidris alpina
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Bairdstrandläufer
Calidris bairdii
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Bergstrandläufer
Calidris mauri
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Beringstrandläufer
Calidris ptilocnemis
LC 🐾
Bindenstrandläufer
Calidris himantopus
LC 🐾
Grasläufer
Calidris subruficollis
NT 🐾
Graubruststrandläufer
Calidris melanotos
LC 🐾
Großer Knutt
Calidris tenuirostris
NE 🐾
Kampfläufer
Calidris pugnax
LC 🐾
Knutt
Calidris canutus
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Langzehen-Strandläufer
Calidris subminuta
NE
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Meerstrandläufer
Calidris maritima
LC
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Rotkehl-Strandläufer
Calidris ruficollis
NE 🐾
Sanderling
Calidris alba
LC 🐾
Sandstrandläufer
Calidris pusilla
NT 🐾
Sichelstrandläufer
Calidris ferruginea
NE 🐾
Spitzschwanz-Strandlaufer
Calidris acuminata
NE 🐾
Sumpläufer
Calidris falcinellus
LC 🐾
Temmincksstrandläufer
Calidris temminckii
LC 🐾
Weissbürzelstrandläufer
Calidris fuscicollis
LC
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