Sterna lorata Philippi & Landbeck, 1861
Peruvian tern
gaviotín chico
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Family:  Laridae ()
Max. size:  23 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 0.0 g
Environment:  others; marine
Distribution:  Southeast Pacific: Peru, Chile and Ecuador. Tropical to temperate.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Dipping; coastal (Ref. 356).
IUCN Red List Status: Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 07 August 2018 (C2a(i)) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
Country info:  This is a resident species known to be endemic to Humboldt current. Its conservation status is endangered (Ref. 5962). C: Refs. 5962, 110283.

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