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Pomarine Jaeger

Stercorarius pomarinus

Least Concern

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Pomarine Jaeger (Stercorarius pomarinus) 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

Stercorarius pomarinus (Pomarine Jaeger)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese トウゾクカモメ

Chinese 中賊鷗

Spanish Págalo pomarino

French Labbe pomarin

German Spatelraubmöwe

Portuguese mandrião-pomarino / moleiro-do-árctico

Russian Средний поморник

Thai นกสกัวหางช้อน

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Stercorarius chilensis

Stercorarius longicaudus

Least Concern

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Parasitic Jaeger

Stercorarius parasiticus

Near Threatened

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Pomarine Jaeger?

The scientific name of Pomarine Jaeger is Stercorarius pomarinus. It belongs to the genus Stercorarius.

What is the conservation status of Pomarine Jaeger?

Pomarine Jaeger (Stercorarius pomarinus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Pomarine Jaeger live?

Pomarine Jaeger 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 Pomarine Jaeger belong to?

Pomarine Jaeger (Stercorarius pomarinus) belongs to the genus Stercorarius, which is part of the taxonomic family Stercorariidae.

Is Pomarine Jaeger endangered?

No, Pomarine Jaeger (Stercorarius pomarinus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Pomarine Jaeger belong to?

Pomarine Jaeger (Stercorarius pomarinus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Pomarine Jaeger?

The closest relatives of Pomarine Jaeger in the genus Stercorarius include Brown Skua, Chilean Skua, Great Skua, Long-tailed Jaeger, Parasitic Jaeger.