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African Oystercatcher

Haematopus moquini

Least Concern

About

The African Oystercatcher (Haematopus moquini) is a species in the genus Haematopus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Norway.

🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (สัตว์)

Phylum

Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)

Class

Aves (นก)

Order

Charadriiformes (Charadriiformes)

Species

Haematopus moquini (African Oystercatcher)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese アフリカクロミヤコドリ

Chinese 非洲蠣鴴

Spanish Ostrero negro africano

French Huîtrier de Moquin

German Schwarzer Austernfischer

Portuguese ostraceiro-preto-africano

Russian Африканский чёрный кулик-сорока

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American Oystercatcher

Haematopus palliatus

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Blackish Oystercatcher

Haematopus ater

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Chatham Oystercatcher

Haematopus chathamensis

Endangered

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Eurasian Oystercatcher

Haematopus ostralegus

Least Concern

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Magellanic Oystercatcher

Haematopus leucopodus

Least Concern

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Pied Oystercatcher

Haematopus longirostris

Least Concern

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Sooty Oystercatcher

Haematopus fuliginosus

Least Concern

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South Island Oystercatcher

Haematopus finschi

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of African Oystercatcher?

The scientific name of African Oystercatcher is Haematopus moquini. It belongs to the genus Haematopus.

What is the conservation status of African Oystercatcher?

African Oystercatcher (Haematopus moquini) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does African Oystercatcher live?

African Oystercatcher is found in Found in Norway.. Countries include Norway.

What family does African Oystercatcher belong to?

African Oystercatcher (Haematopus moquini) belongs to the genus Haematopus, which is part of the taxonomic family Haematopodidae.

Is African Oystercatcher endangered?

No, African Oystercatcher (Haematopus moquini) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does African Oystercatcher belong to?

African Oystercatcher (Haematopus moquini) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of African Oystercatcher?

The closest relatives of African Oystercatcher in the genus Haematopus include American Oystercatcher, Blackish Oystercatcher, Chatham Oystercatcher, Eurasian Oystercatcher, Magellanic Oystercatcher.