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Little Ringed Plover

Charadrius dubius

Vulnerable

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Little Ringed Plover (Charadrius dubius) is classified as Vulnerable (VU) on the IUCN Red List. Facing a high risk of endangerment in the wild, with declining populations and increasing habitat pressure.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, and Sweden. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

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Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Charadriiformes (Charadriiformes)

Species

Charadrius dubius (Little Ringed Plover)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese コチドリ

Chinese 小環頸鴴〔金眶鴴〕

Spanish Chorlitejo chico

French petit gravelot

German Flußregenpfeifer

Portuguese borrelho-pequeno-de-coleira

Russian Малый зуёк

Arabic الزقزاق المطوق الصغير

Thai นกหัวโตเล็กขาเหลือง

Similar Species in Charadrius

Chestnut-banded Plover

Critically Endangered

Charadrius morinellus

Charadrius leschenaultii

Not Evaluated

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Little Ringed Plover?

The scientific name of Little Ringed Plover is Charadrius dubius. It belongs to the genus Charadrius.

What is the conservation status of Little Ringed Plover?

Little Ringed Plover (Charadrius dubius) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Little Ringed Plover live?

Little Ringed Plover is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, and Sweden. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, Sweden.

What family does Little Ringed Plover belong to?

Little Ringed Plover (Charadrius dubius) belongs to the genus Charadrius, which is part of the taxonomic family Charadriidae.

Is Little Ringed Plover endangered?

Yes, Little Ringed Plover (Charadrius dubius) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Little Ringed Plover belong to?

Little Ringed Plover (Charadrius dubius) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Little Ringed Plover?

The closest relatives of Little Ringed Plover in the genus Charadrius include Caspian Plover, Chestnut-banded Plover, Collared Plover, Common Ringed Plover, Double-banded Plover.