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painho-preto

Oceanodroma melania

Least Concern
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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.

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of painho-preto?
The scientific name of painho-preto is Oceanodroma melania. It belongs to the genus Oceanodroma.
What is the conservation status of painho-preto?
painho-preto (Oceanodroma melania) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does painho-preto live?
painho-preto is found in Distributed across Colombia and Ecuador.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador.
What family does painho-preto belong to?
painho-preto (Oceanodroma melania) belongs to the genus Oceanodroma, which is part of the taxonomic family Hydrobatidae.
Is painho-preto endangered?
No, painho-preto (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 painho-preto belong to?
painho-preto (Oceanodroma melania) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of painho-preto?
The closest relatives of painho-preto in the genus Oceanodroma include painho-cinzento, Paínho da Madeira, Paínho-de-cauda-forcada, painho-de-colar, painho-de-monteiro.

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