About the Sao Tome Spinetail
The São Tomé spinetail is a species of swift in the family Apodidae. It is endemic to São Tomé and Príncipe, occurring in both São Tomé and Príncipe Islands. The species was described by Ernst Hartert on 1900.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Swifts (Apodidae) |
| Species | Zoonavena thomensis |
| Species Codes | satspi1, STSP |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Sao Tome Spinetail belong to?
The Sao Tome Spinetail (Zoonavena thomensis) belongs to the Swifts family (Apodidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Sao Tome Spinetail?
The São Tomé spinetail is a species of swift in the family Apodidae. It is endemic to São Tomé and Príncipe, occurring in both São Tomé and Príncipe Islands. The species was described by Ernst Hartert on 1900....
Where can I report a Sao Tome Spinetail sighting?
You can log sightings of Sao Tome Spinetail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code satspi1, or on iNaturalist.
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