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Antarktikskua

Stercorarius maccormicki

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (Norway, Sweden), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela).

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ナンキョクオオトウゾクカモメ
Chinese 灰賊鷗〔南極賊鷗〕
Spanish Págalo polar
French Labbe de McCormick
German Antarktikskua
Portuguese mandrião-do-sul
Russian Южнополярный поморник

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Antarktikskua?
The scientific name of Antarktikskua is Stercorarius maccormicki. It belongs to the genus Stercorarius.
What is the conservation status of Antarktikskua?
Antarktikskua (Stercorarius maccormicki) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Antarktikskua live?
Antarktikskua is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (Norway, Sweden), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela).. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Sweden, Taiwan, Venezuela.
What family does Antarktikskua belong to?
Antarktikskua (Stercorarius maccormicki) belongs to the genus Stercorarius, which is part of the taxonomic family Stercorariidae.
Is Antarktikskua endangered?
No, Antarktikskua (Stercorarius maccormicki) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Antarktikskua belong to?
Antarktikskua (Stercorarius maccormicki) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Antarktikskua?
The closest relatives of Antarktikskua in the genus Stercorarius include Chileskua, Falkenraubmöwe, Schmarotzerraubmöwe, Skua, Spatelraubmöwe.

Native Range — 6 Countries

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