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Kittlitz's Murrelet

Brachyramphus brevirostris

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Norway. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (สัตว์)
Phylum
Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)
Class
Aves (นก)
Order
Charadriiformes (Charadriiformes)
Family
Alcidae
Genus
Brachyramphus
Species
Brachyramphus brevirostris (Kittlitz's Murrelet)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese コバシウミスズメ
Chinese 小嘴斑海雀
Spanish Mérgulo piquicorto
French Guillemot de Kittlitz
German Kurzschnabelalk
Portuguese mérgulo-de-bico-curto
Russian Короткоклювый пыжик

Similar Species in Brachyramphus

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Long-billed Murrelet
Brachyramphus perdix
Near Threatened
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Marbled Murrelet
Brachyramphus marmoratus
Endangered
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Kittlitz's Murrelet?
The scientific name of Kittlitz's Murrelet is Brachyramphus brevirostris. It belongs to the genus Brachyramphus.
What is the conservation status of Kittlitz's Murrelet?
Kittlitz's Murrelet (Brachyramphus brevirostris) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Kittlitz's Murrelet live?
Kittlitz's Murrelet is found in Found in Norway. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Norway.
What family does Kittlitz's Murrelet belong to?
Kittlitz's Murrelet (Brachyramphus brevirostris) belongs to the genus Brachyramphus, which is part of the taxonomic family Alcidae.
What kingdom does Kittlitz's Murrelet belong to?
Kittlitz's Murrelet (Brachyramphus brevirostris) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of Kittlitz's Murrelet?
The closest relatives of Kittlitz's Murrelet in the genus Brachyramphus include Long-billed Murrelet, Marbled Murrelet.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Brachyramphus — 3 Species

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Long-billed Murrelet
Brachyramphus perdix
NT
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Kittlitz's Murrelet
Brachyramphus brevirostris
NT
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Marbled Murrelet
Brachyramphus marmoratus
EN
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