🐾

Scheckente

Polysticta stelleri

Vulnerable

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Denmark, Germany, Norway, and Sweden. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇩🇪 Germany

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Tier)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordatiere)

Class

Aves (Vögel)

Order

Anseriformes (Gänsevögel)

Species

Polysticta stelleri (Scheckente)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese コケワタガモ

Chinese 小絨鴨

Spanish Éider menor

French eider de steller

German Scheckente

Portuguese êider-de-steller

Russian Сибирская гага

Explore More

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Scheckente?

The scientific name of Scheckente is Polysticta stelleri. It belongs to the genus Polysticta.

What is the conservation status of Scheckente?

Scheckente (Polysticta stelleri) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Scheckente live?

Scheckente is found in Distributed across Denmark, Germany, Norway, and Sweden. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Denmark, Germany, Norway, Sweden.

What family does Scheckente belong to?

Scheckente (Polysticta stelleri) belongs to the genus Polysticta, which is part of the taxonomic family Anatidae.

Is Scheckente endangered?

Yes, Scheckente (Polysticta stelleri) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Scheckente belong to?

Scheckente (Polysticta stelleri) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).