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garajau-elegante

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.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Charadriiformes (Charadriiformes)

Species

Thalasseus elegans (garajau-elegante)

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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garajau

Thalasseus sandvicensis

Least Concern

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garajau-de-bico-amarelo

Thalasseus bengalensis

Not Evaluated

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trinta-réis-chinês-de-crista

Thalasseus bernsteini

Critically Endangered

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trinta-réis-real / garajau-real

Thalasseus maximus

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of garajau-elegante?

The scientific name of garajau-elegante is Thalasseus elegans. It belongs to the genus Thalasseus.

What is the conservation status of garajau-elegante?

garajau-elegante (Thalasseus elegans) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does garajau-elegante live?

garajau-elegante 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 garajau-elegante belong to?

garajau-elegante (Thalasseus elegans) belongs to the genus Thalasseus, which is part of the taxonomic family Laridae.

What kingdom does garajau-elegante belong to?

garajau-elegante (Thalasseus elegans) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of garajau-elegante?

The closest relatives of garajau-elegante in the genus Thalasseus include garajau, garajau-de-bico-amarelo, garajau-pequeno, trinta-réis-chinês-de-crista, trinta-réis-real / garajau-real.