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vira-pedras-preto

Arenaria melanocephala

Least Concern

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The Black Turnstone (Arenaria melanocephala) is a species in the genus Arenaria. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Distributed across Ecuador and Norway.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Ecuador and Norway.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇪🇨 Ecuador

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Charadriiformes (Charadriiformes)

Species

Arenaria melanocephala (vira-pedras-preto)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese クロキョウジョシギ

Chinese 黑翻石鷸

Spanish Vuelvepiedras negro

French Tournepierre noir

German Schwarzkopf-Steinwälzer

Portuguese vira-pedras-preto

Russian Чёрная камнешарка

Similar Species in Arenaria

long-stemmed sandwort

Arenaria longipedunculata

Sierra Nevada Sandwort

Arenaria nevadensis

Critically Endangered

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Livermore Sandwort

Arenaria livermorensis

Critically Endangered

Arenaria serpyllifolia

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of vira-pedras-preto?

The scientific name of vira-pedras-preto is Arenaria melanocephala. It belongs to the genus Arenaria.

What is the conservation status of vira-pedras-preto?

vira-pedras-preto (Arenaria melanocephala) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does vira-pedras-preto live?

vira-pedras-preto is found in Distributed across Ecuador and Norway.. Countries include Ecuador, Norway.

What family does vira-pedras-preto belong to?

vira-pedras-preto (Arenaria melanocephala) belongs to the genus Arenaria, which is part of the taxonomic family Scolopacidae.

Is vira-pedras-preto endangered?

No, vira-pedras-preto (Arenaria melanocephala) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does vira-pedras-preto belong to?

vira-pedras-preto (Arenaria melanocephala) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of vira-pedras-preto?

The closest relatives of vira-pedras-preto in the genus Arenaria include rola-do-mar, long-stemmed sandwort, Mountain Sandwort, Sierra Nevada Sandwort, Livermore Sandwort.