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Pectoral Sandpiper

Calidris melanotos

Least Concern

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Pectoral Sandpiper (Calidris melanotos) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela).

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇺🇸 United States 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Charadriiformes (Charadriiformes)

Species

Calidris melanotos (Pectoral Sandpiper)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese アメリカウズラシギ

Chinese 斑胸滨鹬

Spanish Playero pectoral

French Bécasseau à poitrine cendrée

German Graubruststrandläufer

Portuguese maçarico-de-colete

Russian Дутыш

Similar Species in Calidris

Broad-billed Sandpiper

Calidris falcinellus

Least Concern

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Buff-breasted Sandpiper

Calidris subruficollis

Calidris tenuirostris

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Pectoral Sandpiper?

The scientific name of Pectoral Sandpiper is Calidris melanotos. It belongs to the genus Calidris.

What is the conservation status of Pectoral Sandpiper?

Pectoral Sandpiper (Calidris melanotos) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Pectoral Sandpiper live?

Pectoral Sandpiper is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela).. Countries include Belgium, Colombia, Denmark, Ecuador, Norway, Sweden, Taiwan, United States, Venezuela.

What family does Pectoral Sandpiper belong to?

Pectoral Sandpiper (Calidris melanotos) belongs to the genus Calidris, which is part of the taxonomic family Scolopacidae.

Is Pectoral Sandpiper endangered?

No, Pectoral Sandpiper (Calidris melanotos) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Pectoral Sandpiper belong to?

Pectoral Sandpiper (Calidris melanotos) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Pectoral Sandpiper?

The closest relatives of Pectoral Sandpiper in the genus Calidris include Baird's Sandpiper, Broad-billed Sandpiper, Buff-breasted Sandpiper, Curlew Sandpiper, Dunlin.