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Sterne élégante

Thalasseus elegans

Near Threatened

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Habitat & Distribution

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

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

🇳🇴 Norway 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Charadriiformes (Charadriiformes)

Species

Thalasseus elegans (Sterne élégante)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ユウガアジサシ

Chinese 丽色凤头燕鸥

Spanish Charrán elegante

French Sterne élégante

German Schmuckseeschwalbe

Portuguese garajau-elegante

Russian Элегантная крачка

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Sterne caugek

Thalasseus sandvicensis

Least Concern

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Sterne d'Orient

Thalasseus bernsteini

Critically Endangered

Thalasseus bengalensis

Not Evaluated

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Sterne élégante?

The scientific name of Sterne élégante is Thalasseus elegans. It belongs to the genus Thalasseus.

What is the conservation status of Sterne élégante?

Sterne élégante (Thalasseus elegans) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Sterne élégante live?

Sterne élégante is found in Distributed across Belgium, Colombia, Denmark, Ecuador, and Norway. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Belgium, Colombia, Denmark, Ecuador, Norway.

What family does Sterne élégante belong to?

Sterne élégante (Thalasseus elegans) belongs to the genus Thalasseus, which is part of the taxonomic family Laridae.

What kingdom does Sterne élégante belong to?

Sterne élégante (Thalasseus elegans) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).

What are the closest relatives of Sterne élégante?

The closest relatives of Sterne élégante in the genus Thalasseus include Sterne caugek, Sterne d'Orient, Sterne huppée, Sterne royale, Sterne voyageuse.