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Kelp Gull

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.

🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇳🇴 Norway

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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American Herring Gull
Larus smithsonianus
Not Evaluated
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Armenian Gull
Larus armenicus
Not Evaluated
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Belcher's Gull
Larus belcheri
Least Concern
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Black-tailed Gull
Larus crassirostris
Least Concern
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California Gull
Larus californicus
Least Concern
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Caspian Gull
Larus cachinnans
Least Concern
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Glaucous Gull
Larus hyperboreus
Not Evaluated
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Glaucous-winged Gull
Larus glaucescens
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Kelp Gull?
The scientific name of Kelp Gull is Larus dominicanus. It belongs to the genus Larus.
What is the conservation status of Kelp Gull?
Kelp Gull (Larus dominicanus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Kelp Gull live?
Kelp Gull is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Norway.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway.
What family does Kelp Gull belong to?
Kelp Gull (Larus dominicanus) belongs to the genus Larus, which is part of the taxonomic family Laridae.
Is Kelp Gull endangered?
No, Kelp Gull (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 Kelp Gull belong to?
Kelp Gull (Larus dominicanus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Kelp Gull?
The closest relatives of Kelp Gull in the genus Larus include American Herring Gull, Armenian Gull, Belcher's Gull, Black-tailed Gull, California Gull.

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Larus — 20 Species

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American Herring Gull
Larus smithsonianus
NE 🐾
Armenian Gull
Larus armenicus
NE 🐾
Belcher's Gull
Larus belcheri
LC 🐾
Black-tailed Gull
Larus crassirostris
LC 🐾
California Gull
Larus californicus
LC 🐾
Caspian Gull
Larus cachinnans
LC 🐾
Glaucous Gull
Larus hyperboreus
NE 🐾
Glaucous-winged Gull
Larus glaucescens
NE 🐾
Great Black-backed Gull
Larus marinus
LC 🐾
Heermann's Gull
Larus heermanni
NT 🐾
Herring Gull
Larus argentatus
LC 🐾
Iceland Gull
Larus glaucoides
NE
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Kelp Gull
Larus dominicanus
LC
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Lesser Black-backed Gull
Larus fuscus
LC 🐾
Mew Gull
Larus canus
NT 🐾
Olrog's Gull
Larus atlanticus
NT 🐾
Pacific Gull
Larus pacificus
LC 🐾
Ring-billed Gull
Larus delawarensis
LC 🐾
Slaty-backed Gull
Larus schistisagus
NE 🐾
Western Gull
Larus occidentalis
LC
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