About the Tuamotu Sandpiper
The Tuamotu sandpiper is an endangered member of the large wader family Scolopacidae, that is endemic to the Tuamotu Islands in French Polynesia. It is sometimes placed in the monotypic genus Aechmorhynchus. In the local Tuamotuan language, it is apparently called kivi-kivi.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Sandpipers and Allies (Scolopacidae) |
| Species | Prosobonia parvirostris |
| Species Codes | tuasan1, TUSA |
| Conservation | EN Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Tuamotu Sandpiper belong to?
The Tuamotu Sandpiper (Prosobonia parvirostris) belongs to the Sandpipers and Allies family (Scolopacidae), in the order Charadriiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Tuamotu Sandpiper?
The Tuamotu Sandpiper is classified as "Endangered" (EN) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Tuamotu Sandpiper?
The Tuamotu sandpiper is an endangered member of the large wader family Scolopacidae, that is endemic to the Tuamotu Islands in French Polynesia. It is sometimes placed in the monotypic genus Aechmorhynchus. In the local Tuamotuan language, it is apparently called kivi-kivi....
Where can I report a Tuamotu Sandpiper sighting?
You can log sightings of Tuamotu Sandpiper on eBird (ebird.org) using species code tuasan1, or on iNaturalist.
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