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Black Storm-Petrel

Oceanodroma melania

Least Concern

About

The Black Storm-Petrel (Oceanodroma melania) is a species in the genus Oceanodroma. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Colombia and Ecuador.

🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Procellariiformes (Procellariiformes)

Species

Oceanodroma melania (Black Storm-Petrel)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese アメリカクロウミツバメ

Chinese 美州黑叉尾海燕

Spanish Paíño Negro, Golondrina Negra

French Océanite noir

German Schwarzwellenläufer

Portuguese painho-preto

Russian Чёрная качурка

Similar Species in Oceanodroma

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Band-rumped Storm-Petrel

Oceanodroma castro

Least Concern

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Leach's/Townsend's/Ainley's Storm-Petrel

Oceanodroma leucorhoa

Least Concern

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Least Storm-Petrel

Oceanodroma microsoma

Least Concern

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Markham's Storm-Petrel

Oceanodroma markhami

Data Deficient

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Monteiro's Storm-Petrel

Oceanodroma monteiroi

Wedge-rumped Storm-Petrel

Oceanodroma homochroa

Not Evaluated

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Black Storm-Petrel?

The scientific name of Black Storm-Petrel is Oceanodroma melania. It belongs to the genus Oceanodroma.

What is the conservation status of Black Storm-Petrel?

Black Storm-Petrel (Oceanodroma melania) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Black Storm-Petrel live?

Black Storm-Petrel is found in Distributed across Colombia and Ecuador.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador.

What family does Black Storm-Petrel belong to?

Black Storm-Petrel (Oceanodroma melania) belongs to the genus Oceanodroma, which is part of the taxonomic family Hydrobatidae.

Is Black Storm-Petrel endangered?

No, Black Storm-Petrel (Oceanodroma melania) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Black Storm-Petrel belong to?

Black Storm-Petrel (Oceanodroma melania) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (प्राणी).

What are the closest relatives of Black Storm-Petrel?

The closest relatives of Black Storm-Petrel in the genus Oceanodroma include Band-rumped Storm-Petrel, Leach's/Townsend's/Ainley's Storm-Petrel, Least Storm-Petrel, Markham's Storm-Petrel, Monteiro's Storm-Petrel.