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Black Turnstone

Arenaria melanocephala

Least Concern

About

The Black Turnstone (Arenaria melanocephala) is a species in the genus Arenaria. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Distributed across Ecuador and Norway.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Ecuador and Norway.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇪🇨 Ecuador

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (สัตว์)

Phylum

Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)

Class

Aves (นก)

Order

Charadriiformes (Charadriiformes)

Species

Arenaria melanocephala (Black Turnstone)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese クロキョウジョシギ

Chinese 黑翻石鷸

Spanish Vuelvepiedras negro

French Tournepierre noir

German Schwarzkopf-Steinwälzer

Portuguese vira-pedras-preto

Russian Чёрная камнешарка

Similar Species in Arenaria

long-stemmed sandwort

Arenaria longipedunculata

Sierra Nevada Sandwort

Arenaria nevadensis

Critically Endangered

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Arenaria livermorensis

Critically Endangered

Arenaria serpyllifolia

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Black Turnstone?

The scientific name of Black Turnstone is Arenaria melanocephala. It belongs to the genus Arenaria.

What is the conservation status of Black Turnstone?

Black Turnstone (Arenaria melanocephala) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Black Turnstone live?

Black Turnstone is found in Distributed across Ecuador and Norway.. Countries include Ecuador, Norway.

What family does Black Turnstone belong to?

Black Turnstone (Arenaria melanocephala) belongs to the genus Arenaria, which is part of the taxonomic family Scolopacidae.

Is Black Turnstone endangered?

No, Black Turnstone (Arenaria melanocephala) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Black Turnstone belong to?

Black Turnstone (Arenaria melanocephala) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of Black Turnstone?

The closest relatives of Black Turnstone in the genus Arenaria include นกพลิกหิน, fringed sandwort, long-stemmed sandwort, Mountain Sandwort, Sierra Nevada Sandwort.