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Royal Tern

Thalasseus maximus

Least Concern

About

Royal Tern (Thalasseus maximus) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Sweden, and Venezuela.

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

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Charadriiformes (Charadriiformes)

Species

Thalasseus maximus (Royal Tern)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese アメリカオオアジサシ

Chinese 橙嘴凤头燕鸥

Spanish Charrán real

French Sterne royale

German Königsseeschwalbe

Portuguese trinta-réis-real / garajau-real

Russian Королевская крачка

Similar Species in Thalasseus

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Sandwich Tern

Thalasseus sandvicensis

Thalasseus bengalensis

Not Evaluated

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Chinese Crested Tern

Thalasseus bernsteini

Critically Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Royal Tern?

The scientific name of Royal Tern is Thalasseus maximus. It belongs to the genus Thalasseus.

What is the conservation status of Royal Tern?

Royal Tern (Thalasseus maximus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Royal Tern live?

Royal Tern is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Sweden, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Sweden, Venezuela.

What family does Royal Tern belong to?

Royal Tern (Thalasseus maximus) belongs to the genus Thalasseus, which is part of the taxonomic family Laridae.

Is Royal Tern endangered?

No, Royal Tern (Thalasseus maximus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Royal Tern belong to?

Royal Tern (Thalasseus maximus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hewan).

What are the closest relatives of Royal Tern?

The closest relatives of Royal Tern in the genus Thalasseus include Sandwich Tern, Greater Crested Tern, Lesser Crested Tern, Chinese Crested Tern, Elegant Tern.