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êider

Somateria mollissima

Near Threatened

About

O êider-comum (Somateria mollissima) está classificado como Quase Ameaçado (NT) na Lista Vermelha da IUCN. Próximo de se qualificar como ameaçado, com populações que podem se tornar vulneráveis sem ações de conservação.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States). 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 ホンケワタガモ
Chinese 欧绒鸭
Spanish Éider común
French eider à duvet
German Eiderente
Portuguese êider
Russian Гага

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of êider?
The scientific name of êider is Somateria mollissima. It belongs to the genus Somateria.
What is the conservation status of êider?
êider (Somateria mollissima) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does êider live?
êider is found in Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Ukraine, United States.
What family does êider belong to?
êider (Somateria mollissima) belongs to the genus Somateria, which is part of the taxonomic family Anatidae.
What kingdom does êider belong to?
êider (Somateria mollissima) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of êider?
The closest relatives of êider in the genus Somateria include êider-de-lunetas, êider-real.

Native Range — 6 Countries

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