9,028 observationsLeast Concern
Black Guillemot
Cepphus grylle
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Charadriiformes ›Family: Alcidae ›Genus: Cepphus
About
The black guillemot or tystie (Cepphus grylle) is a medium-sized alcid. The genus name Cepphus is from Ancient Greek kepphos, a pale waterbird mentioned by Greek authors including Aristotle. The species name grylle was the local dialect name for this bird in Gotland at the time of Linnaeus's visit there in 1741. The English word "guillemot" is from French guillemot probably derived from Guillaume, "William".
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Black Guillemot is Cepphus grylle.
- Black Guillemot belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Black Guillemot belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Black Guillemot belongs to the class Aves.
- Black Guillemot belongs to the order Charadriiformes.
- Black Guillemot belongs to the family Alcidae.
- Black Guillemot belongs to the genus Cepphus.