About the Subantarctic Snipe
The Subantarctic snipe, sometimes also Auckland snipe or New Zealand snipe, is a species of snipe endemic to New Zealand's subantarctic islands. The Maori call it "Tutukiwi". The nominate race C. a. aucklandica is found on the Auckland Islands. Other subspecies include C. a. meinertzhagenae from the Antipodes Islands, and C. a. perseverance from Campbell Island / Motu Ihupuku. The former subspecies from the Snares Islands has been separated as a full species, the Snares snipe, as have the extinct South Island and North Island snipes.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Sandpipers and Allies (Scolopacidae) |
| Species | Coenocorypha aucklandica |
| Species Codes | subsni1, AUSN, SUSN |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Subantarctic Snipe belong to?
The Subantarctic Snipe (Coenocorypha aucklandica) belongs to the Sandpipers and Allies family (Scolopacidae), in the order Charadriiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Subantarctic Snipe?
The Subantarctic Snipe is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Subantarctic Snipe?
The Subantarctic snipe, sometimes also Auckland snipe or New Zealand snipe, is a species of snipe endemic to New Zealand's subantarctic islands. The Maori call it \"Tutukiwi\". The nominate race C. a. aucklandica is found on the Auckland Islands. Other subspecies include C. a. meinertzhagenae from the...
Where can I report a Subantarctic Snipe sighting?
You can log sightings of Subantarctic Snipe on eBird (ebird.org) using species code subsni1, or on iNaturalist.
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