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Red Knot

Calidris canutus

Least Concern

About

Red Knot (Calidris canutus) 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 Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela).

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

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Charadriiformes (Charadriiformes)

Species

Calidris canutus (Red Knot)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese コオバシギ

Chinese 紅腹濱鷸〔漂鷸〕

Spanish Playero canuto

French Bécasseau maubèche

German Knutt

Portuguese maçarico-de-papo-vermelho

Russian Исландский песочник

Thai นกน็อตเล็ก

Similar Species in Calidris

Broad-billed Sandpiper

Calidris falcinellus

Least Concern

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Calidris subruficollis

Calidris tenuirostris

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Red Knot?

The scientific name of Red Knot is Calidris canutus. It belongs to the genus Calidris.

What is the conservation status of Red Knot?

Red Knot (Calidris canutus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Red Knot live?

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

What family does Red Knot belong to?

Red Knot (Calidris canutus) belongs to the genus Calidris, which is part of the taxonomic family Scolopacidae.

Is Red Knot endangered?

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

What kingdom does Red Knot belong to?

Red Knot (Calidris canutus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Red Knot?

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