🌿Native Nature

Royal Tern

Thalasseus maximus

Taxonomy

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

About

The royal tern (Thalasseus maximus) is a tern in the family Laridae. The genus name is from Ancient Greek Thalasseus, "fisherman", from thalassa, "sea". The specific maximus is Latin for '"greatest".

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Royal Tern?
The scientific name of Royal Tern is Thalasseus maximus.
What kingdom does Royal Tern belong to?
Royal Tern belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Royal Tern belong to?
Royal Tern belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Royal Tern belong to?
Royal Tern belongs to the class Aves.
What order does Royal Tern belong to?
Royal Tern belongs to the order Charadriiformes.
What family does Royal Tern belong to?
Royal Tern belongs to the family Laridae.
What genus does Royal Tern belong to?
Royal Tern belongs to the genus Thalasseus.