5,886 observationsLeast Concern
Terek Sandpiper
Xenus cinereus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Chordata βΊClass: Aves βΊOrder: Charadriiformes βΊFamily: Scolopacidae βΊGenus: Xenus
About
The Terek sandpiper (Xenus cinereus) is a small migratory Palearctic wader species and is the only member of the genus Xenus. It is named after the Terek River which flows into the west of the Caspian Sea, as it was first observed around this area. The genus name Xenus is from Ancient Greek xenos stranger, and cinereus is Latin for "ash-grey" from cinis, cineris, "ashes".
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Terek Sandpiper is Xenus cinereus.
- Terek Sandpiper belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Terek Sandpiper belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Terek Sandpiper belongs to the class Aves.
- Terek Sandpiper belongs to the order Charadriiformes.
- Terek Sandpiper belongs to the family Scolopacidae.
- Terek Sandpiper belongs to the genus Xenus.