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Japanese Cormorant
Phalacrocorax capillatus
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Least Concern
طول الجناح
62,9 cm
الوزن
2837,5 g
الفصيلة
Phalacrocoracidae
الرتبة
Suliformes
حول
84 cm. Large; black with white facial spots and white flanks in breeding; yellow gape. Breeds on rocky coasts of Japan, Korea, and northeastern China. Resident; feeds on fish in cold Pacific waters. Trained for cormorant fishing (ukai) in Japan for centuries.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| طول الجناح | 62,9 cm | 24.8 in |
| الوزن | 2837,5 g | 100.09 oz |
Habitat & Range
حالة الحفاظ
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
السلوك والتكاثر
التعشيش
Incubation: 34 days. Fledging: 40 days.
عدد البيض في الوضع
4-5
التصنيف
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| الرتبة | Suliformes (Boobies & Cormorants) |
| الفصيلة | Phalacrocoracidae (Cormorants & Shags) |
| Genus | Phalacrocorax |
| الأنواع | Phalacrocorax capillatus |
Distribution
Japanese Cormorant has been recorded in 2 countries.
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موجود
Not recorded
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External Databases
الأسئلة الشائعة
Is the Japanese Cormorant endangered?
The Japanese Cormorant has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Japanese Cormorant nest?
Incubation: 34 days. Fledging: 40 days.
How big is the Japanese Cormorant?
The Japanese Cormorant has a wingspan of 62.9 cm, weight of 2837.5 g.
What order and family does the Japanese Cormorant belong to?
The Japanese Cormorant (Phalacrocorax capillatus) belongs to the order Suliformes and the family Phalacrocoracidae.
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Red-faced Cormorant
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Spectacled Cormorant
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Bank Cormorant
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Endangered
Rough-faced Shag
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Vulnerable