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Indian Skimmer

Rynchops albicollis

Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Norway. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (동물)
Phylum
Chordata (척삭동물)
Class
Aves (새)
Order
Charadriiformes (도요목)
Family
Laridae
Genus
Rynchops
Species
Rynchops albicollis (Indian Skimmer)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese シロエリハサミアジサシ
Chinese 剪嘴鷗
Spanish Rayador indio
French Bec-en-ciseaux à collier
German Indischer Scherenschnabel
Portuguese talha-mar-asiático
Russian Индийский водорез
Thai นกกรีดน้ำ

Similar Species in Rynchops

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Black Skimmer
Rynchops niger
Least Concern
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African Skimmer
Rynchops flavirostris
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Indian Skimmer?
The scientific name of Indian Skimmer is Rynchops albicollis. It belongs to the genus Rynchops.
What is the conservation status of Indian Skimmer?
Indian Skimmer (Rynchops albicollis) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Indian Skimmer live?
Indian Skimmer is found in Found in Norway. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Norway.
What family does Indian Skimmer belong to?
Indian Skimmer (Rynchops albicollis) belongs to the genus Rynchops, which is part of the taxonomic family Laridae.
Is Indian Skimmer endangered?
Yes, Indian Skimmer (Rynchops albicollis) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Indian Skimmer belong to?
Indian Skimmer (Rynchops albicollis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (동물).
What are the closest relatives of Indian Skimmer?
The closest relatives of Indian Skimmer in the genus Rynchops include Black Skimmer, African Skimmer.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Rynchops — 3 Species

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Black Skimmer
Rynchops niger
LC
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Indian Skimmer
Rynchops albicollis
EN
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African Skimmer
Rynchops flavirostris
LC
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