501 observationsLeast Concern
White-eyed Gull
Ichthyaetus leucophthalmus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Charadriiformes ›Family: Laridae ›Genus: Ichthyaetus
About
The white-eyed gull (Ichthyaetus leucophthalmus) is a small gull which is endemic to the Red Sea. Its closest relative is the sooty gull. It is one of the world's rarest gulls, with a population of just 4,000 – 6,500 pairs. The species is classed as Near Threatened by the IUCN; human pressure and oil pollution are deemed the major threats. As is the case with many gulls, it has traditionally been placed in the genus Larus.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of White-eyed Gull is Ichthyaetus leucophthalmus.
- The White-eyed Gull has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- White-eyed Gull belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- White-eyed Gull belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- White-eyed Gull belongs to the class Aves.
- White-eyed Gull belongs to the order Charadriiformes.
- White-eyed Gull belongs to the family Laridae.
- White-eyed Gull belongs to the genus Ichthyaetus.