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Negrón americano

Melanitta americana

Near Threatened

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The Black Scoter (Melanitta americana) is a species in the genus Melanitta. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Colombia, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Anseriformes (Anseriformes)

Species

Melanitta americana (Negrón americano)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese クロガモ

Chinese 美洲黑海番鴨

Spanish Negrón americano

French macreuse à bec jaune

German Amerikanische trauerente

Russian Американская синьга

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Melanitta perspicillata

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Negrón americano?

The scientific name of Negrón americano is Melanitta americana. It belongs to the genus Melanitta.

What is the conservation status of Negrón americano?

Negrón americano (Melanitta americana) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Negrón americano live?

Negrón americano is found in Distributed across Colombia, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Colombia, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, United States.

What family does Negrón americano belong to?

Negrón americano (Melanitta americana) belongs to the genus Melanitta, which is part of the taxonomic family Anatidae.

What kingdom does Negrón americano belong to?

Negrón americano (Melanitta americana) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Negrón americano?

The closest relatives of Negrón americano in the genus Melanitta include Negreta ala blanca, Negreta negra, Negreta nuca blanca, Negrón aliblanco, Negrón siberiano.