Snowy Plover (IMAGE) University of New Mexico Caption The Snowy Plover (Charadrius alexandrinus nivosus) is a rare species that breeds along the margins of Holloman Lake. Credit Michael J. Andersen Usage Restrictions None, but please credit the photographer. License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.