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Chorlo Níveo

Charadrius nivosus

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Chordata (cordados)
Class
Aves (Birds)
Order
Charadriiformes (Charadriiformes)
Family
Charadriidae
Genus
Charadrius
Species
Charadrius nivosus (Chorlo Níveo)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ユキチドリ
Chinese 白臉環頸鴴
Spanish Chorlo Níveo
French Pluvier neigeux
German Amerika-Seeregenpfeifer
Russian Снежный зуёк

Similar Species in Charadrius

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Chorlitejo andino
Charadrius alticola
Least Concern
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Chorlitejo asiático chico
Charadrius asiaticus
Not Evaluated
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Chorlitejo bicinchado
Charadrius bicinctus
Near Threatened
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Chorlitejo capirrojo
Charadrius ruficapillus
Least Concern
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Chorlitejo cariblanco
Charadrius dealbatus
Data Deficient
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Chorlitejo chico
Charadrius dubius
Vulnerable
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Chorlitejo de Forbes
Charadrius forbesi
Least Concern
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Chorlitejo de Santa Elena
Charadrius sanctaehelenae
Vulnerable
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Chorlo Níveo?
The scientific name of Chorlo Níveo is Charadrius nivosus. It belongs to the genus Charadrius.
What is the conservation status of Chorlo Níveo?
Chorlo Níveo (Charadrius nivosus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Chorlo Níveo live?
Chorlo Níveo is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Venezuela.
What family does Chorlo Níveo belong to?
Chorlo Níveo (Charadrius nivosus) belongs to the genus Charadrius, which is part of the taxonomic family Charadriidae.
Is Chorlo Níveo endangered?
No, Chorlo Níveo (Charadrius nivosus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Chorlo Níveo belong to?
Chorlo Níveo (Charadrius nivosus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Chorlo Níveo?
The closest relatives of Chorlo Níveo in the genus Charadrius include Chorlitejo andino, Chorlitejo asiático chico, Chorlitejo bicinchado, Chorlitejo capirrojo, Chorlitejo cariblanco.

Native Range — 4 Countries

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Genus Charadrius — 20 Species

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Chorlitejo andino
Charadrius alticola
LC 🐾
Chorlitejo asiático chico
Charadrius asiaticus
NE 🐾
Chorlitejo bicinchado
Charadrius bicinctus
NT 🐾
Chorlitejo capirrojo
Charadrius ruficapillus
LC 🐾
Chorlitejo cariblanco
Charadrius dealbatus
DD 🐾
Chorlitejo chico
Charadrius dubius
VU 🐾
Chorlitejo de Forbes
Charadrius forbesi
LC 🐾
Chorlitejo de Santa Elena
Charadrius sanctaehelenae
VU 🐾
Chorlitejo frentiblanco
Charadrius marginatus
LC 🐾
Chorlitejo grande
Charadrius hiaticula
CR 🐾
Chorlitejo javanés
Charadrius javanicus
LC 🐾
Chorlitejo malayo
Charadrius peronii
NT 🐾
Chorlitejo malvinero
Charadrius falklandicus
LC 🐾
Chorlitejo mongol chico
Charadrius mongolus
NE 🐾
Chorlitejo mongol grande
Charadrius leschenaultii
NE 🐾
Chorlitejo pálido
Charadrius pallidus
LC 🐾
Chorlitejo pecuario
Charadrius pecuarius
LC 🐾
Chorlitejo piquilargo
Charadrius placidus
LC 🐾
Chorlitejo torácico
Charadrius thoracicus
VU 🐾
Chorlitejo tricollar
Charadrius tricollaris
LC
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