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Red-breasted Merganser

Mergus serrator

Least Concern

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Red-breasted Merganser (Mergus serrator) 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 (5 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia).

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Anseriformes (Anseriformes)

Species

Mergus serrator (Red-breasted Merganser)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ウミアイサ

Chinese 紅胸秋沙

Spanish Mergo copetón

French harle huppé

German Mittelsäger

Portuguese Merganso-de-poupa

Russian Длинноносый крохаль

Similar Species in Mergus

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Auckland Islands Merganser

Critically Endangered

Scaly-sided Merganser

Mergus squamatus

Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Red-breasted Merganser?

The scientific name of Red-breasted Merganser is Mergus serrator. It belongs to the genus Mergus.

What is the conservation status of Red-breasted Merganser?

Red-breasted Merganser (Mergus serrator) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Red-breasted Merganser live?

Red-breasted Merganser is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (5 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia).. Countries include Belgium, Colombia, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Taiwan, Ukraine, United States.

What family does Red-breasted Merganser belong to?

Red-breasted Merganser (Mergus serrator) belongs to the genus Mergus, which is part of the taxonomic family Anatidae.

Is Red-breasted Merganser endangered?

No, Red-breasted Merganser (Mergus serrator) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Red-breasted Merganser belong to?

Red-breasted Merganser (Mergus serrator) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Red-breasted Merganser?

The closest relatives of Red-breasted Merganser in the genus Mergus include Auckland Islands Merganser, Brazilian Merganser, Common Merganser, Scaly-sided Merganser.