National Parks/ Sanctuaries
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Common Names
red knot
Regions
Florida, United StatesDelaware, United StatesNew Jersey, United States
Population
10,000
Habitat
Coastal and estuarine habitats with large areas of exposed intertidal sediments.
Weight(in lbs) and Life Span
4.4 oz (125 g) to 7.... and 7 years
Regions
Florida, United States, Delaware, United States, New Jersey, United States, Alabama, United States, Arkansas, United States, Colorado, United States, Connecticut, United States, Idaho, United States, Illinois, United States, Indiana, United States, Iowa, United States, Kansas, United States, Kentucky, United States, Louisiana, United States, Maine, United States, Maryland, United States, Michigan, United States, Mississippi, United States, Missouri, United States, Montana, United States, Nebraska, United States, New Hampshire, United States, New Mexico, United States, New York, United States, North Carolina, United States, North Dakota, United States, Ohio, United States, Pennsylvania, United States, Texas, United States, Rhode Island, United States, South Carolina, United States, South Dakota, United States, Tennessee, United States, Virginia, United States, West Virginia, United States, Wisconsin, United States, Wyoming, United States, Massachusetts, United States, Minnesota, United States, Georgia, United States
The Red Knot (Calidris canutus rufa) is an endangered migratory shorebird species. The population of Red Knot has faced declines due to habitat loss, disturbance at stopover sites, and a decrease in food availability caused by overfishing of horseshoe crabs. The estimated remaining population is uncertain, but conservation efforts aim to protect critical stopover habitats, regulate horseshoe crab harvest, and promote sustainable fishing practices.
Activity Instructions
- Draw the Animal: Use the next page to draw a picture of the animal. Use your imagination and make it colorful!
- Write an Essay: Write a short essay about the conservation efforts to save this animal. Here are some questions to guide you:
- Why is this species important in its ecosystem?
- What are the threats it faces, and how can we help?
- What do you find most interesting about this species?
