Royal Tern
Thalasseus maximus
About the Royal Tern
The royal tern (Thalasseus maximus) is a tern in the family Laridae. The genus name is from Ancient Greek Thalasseus, "fisherman", from thalassa, "sea". The specific maximus is Latin for '"greatest".
Key Facts
- Well-known species with 43,235 recorded observations.
Classification
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the Royal Tern?
The scientific name of the Royal Tern is Thalasseus maximus.
How many Royal Tern sightings have been recorded?
43,235 observations of the Royal Tern have been recorded on iNaturalist.
43,235
observations on iNaturalist
