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ユウガアジサシ (Elegant Tern)

Thalasseus elegans

Near Threatened

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.

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of ユウガアジサシ?
The scientific name of ユウガアジサシ is Thalasseus elegans. It belongs to the genus Thalasseus.
What is the conservation status of ユウガアジサシ?
ユウガアジサシ (Thalasseus elegans) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does ユウガアジサシ live?
ユウガアジサシ 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 ユウガアジサシ belong to?
ユウガアジサシ (Thalasseus elegans) belongs to the genus Thalasseus, which is part of the taxonomic family Laridae.
What kingdom does ユウガアジサシ belong to?
ユウガアジサシ (Thalasseus elegans) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (動物).
What are the closest relatives of ユウガアジサシ?
The closest relatives of ユウガアジサシ in the genus Thalasseus include アメリカオオアジサシ, オオアジサシ, サンドイッチアジサシ, ヒガシシナアジサシ, ベンガルアジサシ.

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