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Charrán chino

Thalasseus bernsteini

Critically Endangered

About

The Chinese Crested Tern (Thalasseus bernsteini) is a species in the genus Thalasseus. It is currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests within the Indomalayan biogeographic realm.

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests within the Indomalayan biogeographic realm.

Distributed across Norway and Taiwan. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Charadriiformes (Charadriiformes)

Species

Thalasseus bernsteini (Charrán chino)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ヒガシシナアジサシ

Chinese 中华凤头燕鸥

Spanish Charrán chino

French Sterne d'Orient

German Bernsteinseeschwalbe

Portuguese trinta-réis-chinês-de-crista

Russian Китайская крачка

Thai นกนางนวลแกลบจีน

Similar Species in Thalasseus

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Charrán bengalí

Thalasseus bengalensis

Thalasseus sandvicensis

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Charrán chino?

The scientific name of Charrán chino is Thalasseus bernsteini. It belongs to the genus Thalasseus.

What is the conservation status of Charrán chino?

Charrán chino (Thalasseus bernsteini) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Charrán chino live?

Charrán chino is found in Distributed across Norway and Taiwan. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Norway, Taiwan.

What family does Charrán chino belong to?

Charrán chino (Thalasseus bernsteini) belongs to the genus Thalasseus, which is part of the taxonomic family Laridae.

Is Charrán chino endangered?

Yes, Charrán chino (Thalasseus bernsteini) is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Charrán chino belong to?

Charrán chino (Thalasseus bernsteini) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Charrán chino?

The closest relatives of Charrán chino in the genus Thalasseus include Charrán bengalí, Charrán elegante, Charrán patinegro, Charrán piquigualdo, Charrán real.