Jack snipe
Lymnocryptes minimus
The jack snipe or jacksnipe (Lymnocryptes minimus) is a small stocky wader.
About the Jack snipe
The jack snipe or jacksnipe (Lymnocryptes minimus) is a small stocky wader. It is the smallest snipe, and the only member of the genus Lymnocryptes. Features such as its sternum and its continuous 'bobbing up and down' make it quite distinct from other snipes or woodcocks.
Fun Facts About Jack snipe
- It is the smallest snipe, and the only member of the genus Lymnocryptes.
Conservation Status
The Jack snipe is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. This species is currently stable and not at significant risk of population decline.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Scolopacidae |
| Genus | Lymnocryptes |
| Species | Lymnocryptes minimus |
Range & Habitat
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