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Martín pescador común

Alcedo atthis

Vulnerable

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El martín pescador común (Alcedo atthis) está clasificado como Vulnerable (VU) en la Lista Roja de la UICN. Enfrenta un alto riesgo de amenaza en estado silvestre, con poblaciones en declive y creciente presión sobre su hábitat.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found across Europe (6 countries). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇷🇺 Russia 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇱🇺 Luxembourg

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Coraciiformes (Coraciiformes)

Species

Alcedo atthis (Martín pescador común)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese カワセミ

Chinese 普通翠鳥

Spanish Martín pescador común

French martin-pêcheur

German Eisvogel

Portuguese guarda-rios

Russian Зимородок

Arabic رفراف شائع

Thai นกกะเต็นน้อยธรรมดา

Similar Species in Alcedo

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Martín pescador azulado

Alcedo coerulescens

Least Concern

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Martín pescador bandeado de Java

Alcedo euryzona

Critically Endangered

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Martín pescador brillante

Alcedo quadribrachys

Least Concern

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Martín pescador cobalto

Alcedo semitorquata

Least Concern

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Martín pescador hércules

Alcedo hercules

Near Threatened

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Martín pescador meninting

Alcedo meninting

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Martín pescador común?

The scientific name of Martín pescador común is Alcedo atthis. It belongs to the genus Alcedo.

What is the conservation status of Martín pescador común?

Martín pescador común (Alcedo atthis) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Martín pescador común live?

Martín pescador común is found in Found across Europe (6 countries). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, Russia, Sweden.

What family does Martín pescador común belong to?

Martín pescador común (Alcedo atthis) belongs to the genus Alcedo, which is part of the taxonomic family Alcedinidae.

Is Martín pescador común endangered?

Yes, Martín pescador común (Alcedo atthis) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Martín pescador común belong to?

Martín pescador común (Alcedo atthis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Martín pescador común?

The closest relatives of Martín pescador común in the genus Alcedo include Martín pescador azulado, Martín pescador bandeado de Java, Martín pescador brillante, Martín pescador cobalto, Martín pescador hércules.