🌿Native Nature

Mediterranean Gull

Ichthyaetus melanocephalus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Charadriiformes ›Family: Laridae ›Genus: Ichthyaetus

About

The Mediterranean gull (Ichthyaetus melanocephalus) is a small gull. The scientific name is from Ancient Greek. The genus Ichthyaetus is from ikhthus, "fish", and aetos, "eagle", and the specific melanocephalus is from melas, "black", and -kephalos "-headed".

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Mediterranean Gull?
The scientific name of Mediterranean Gull is Ichthyaetus melanocephalus.
What is the conservation status of Mediterranean Gull?
The Mediterranean Gull has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Mediterranean Gull belong to?
Mediterranean Gull belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Mediterranean Gull belong to?
Mediterranean Gull belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Mediterranean Gull belong to?
Mediterranean Gull belongs to the class Aves.
What order does Mediterranean Gull belong to?
Mediterranean Gull belongs to the order Charadriiformes.
What family does Mediterranean Gull belong to?
Mediterranean Gull belongs to the family Laridae.
What genus does Mediterranean Gull belong to?
Mediterranean Gull belongs to the genus Ichthyaetus.