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gaivotão

Larus dominicanus

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Norway.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ミナミオオセグロカモメ
Chinese 黑背鷗
Spanish Gaviota dominicana
French Goéland dominicain
German Dominikanermöwe
Portuguese gaivotão
Russian Доминиканская чайка

Similar Species in Larus

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famego
Larus canus
Near Threatened
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gaivota-argêntea
Larus argentatus
Least Concern
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gaivota-australiana
Larus pacificus
Least Concern
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gaivota-branca
Larus glaucoides
Not Evaluated
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gaivota-caranguejeira
Larus atlanticus
Near Threatened
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gaivota-cinzenta-setentrional
Larus heermanni
Near Threatened
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gaivota-da-arménia
Larus armenicus
Not Evaluated
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gaivota-da-asa-escura
Larus fuscus
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of gaivotão?
The scientific name of gaivotão is Larus dominicanus. It belongs to the genus Larus.
What is the conservation status of gaivotão?
gaivotão (Larus dominicanus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does gaivotão live?
gaivotão is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Norway.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway.
What family does gaivotão belong to?
gaivotão (Larus dominicanus) belongs to the genus Larus, which is part of the taxonomic family Laridae.
Is gaivotão endangered?
No, gaivotão (Larus dominicanus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does gaivotão belong to?
gaivotão (Larus dominicanus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of gaivotão?
The closest relatives of gaivotão in the genus Larus include famego, gaivota-argêntea, gaivota-australiana, gaivota-branca, gaivota-caranguejeira.

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Larus — 20 Species

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famego
Larus canus
NT 🐾
gaivota-argêntea
Larus argentatus
LC 🐾
gaivota-australiana
Larus pacificus
LC 🐾
gaivota-branca
Larus glaucoides
NE 🐾
gaivota-caranguejeira
Larus atlanticus
NT 🐾
gaivota-cinzenta-setentrional
Larus heermanni
NT 🐾
gaivota-da-arménia
Larus armenicus
NE 🐾
gaivota-da-asa-escura
Larus fuscus
LC 🐾
gaivota-da-califórnia
Larus californicus
LC 🐾
gaivota-de-bico-riscado
Larus delawarensis
LC 🐾
gaivota-de-dorso-ardósia
Larus schistisagus
NE 🐾
gaivota-de-patas-amarelas
Larus michahellis
NE 🐾
gaivota-de-pés-amarelos
Larus livens
LC 🐾
gaivota-de-pés-rosados
Larus occidentalis
LC 🐾
gaivota-de-rabo-bandeado
Larus belcheri
LC 🐾
gaivota-de-rabo-preto
Larus crassirostris
LC 🐾
gaivota-do-cáspio
Larus cachinnans
LC 🐾
gaivota-do-mar-de-bering
Larus glaucescens
NE
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gaivotão
Larus dominicanus
LC
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gaivotão-branco
Larus hyperboreus
NE
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