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Éider común

Somateria mollissima

Near Threatened

About

El éider común (Somateria mollissima) está clasificado como Casi Amenazado (NT) en la Lista Roja de la UICN. Próximo a calificar como amenazado, con poblaciones que podrían volverse vulnerables sin acciones de conservación.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

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

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Anseriformes (Anseriformes)

Species

Somateria mollissima (Éider común)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ホンケワタガモ

Chinese 欧绒鸭

Spanish Éider común

French eider à duvet

German Eiderente

Portuguese êider

Russian Гага

Similar Species in Somateria

Somateria spectabilis

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Éider común?

The scientific name of Éider común is Somateria mollissima. It belongs to the genus Somateria.

What is the conservation status of Éider común?

Éider común (Somateria mollissima) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Éider común live?

Éider común is found in Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Ukraine, United States.

What family does Éider común belong to?

Éider común (Somateria mollissima) belongs to the genus Somateria, which is part of the taxonomic family Anatidae.

What kingdom does Éider común belong to?

Éider común (Somateria mollissima) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Éider común?

The closest relatives of Éider común in the genus Somateria include Éider de anteojos, Éider real.