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Socotra Cormorant
Phalacrocorax nigrogularis
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Vulnerable
طول الجناح
56,6 cm
الوزن
1560,0 g
الفصيلة
Phalacrocoracidae
الرتبة
Suliformes
حول
80 cm. Large; dark brown with pale yellow gape and facial skin. Breeds on islands in the Persian Gulf, Gulf of Oman, and Red Sea. Vulnerable; faces threats from oil spills, human disturbance, and overfishing. Feeds on fish in warm Arabian Sea; colonial nester on flat, barren islands.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| طول الجناح | 56,6 cm | 22.3 in |
| الوزن | 1560,0 g | 55.03 oz |
Habitat & Range
حالة الحفاظ
Vulnerable
IUCN Red List
السلوك والتكاثر
التعشيش
Nest type: M,SC.
عدد البيض في الوضع
2-4
التصنيف
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| الرتبة | Suliformes (Boobies & Cormorants) |
| الفصيلة | Phalacrocoracidae (Cormorants & Shags) |
| Genus | Phalacrocorax |
| الأنواع | Phalacrocorax nigrogularis |
Distribution
Socotra Cormorant has been recorded in 1 countries.
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موجود
Not recorded
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External Databases
الأسئلة الشائعة
Is the Socotra Cormorant endangered?
The Socotra Cormorant has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How does the Socotra Cormorant nest?
Nest type: M,SC.
How big is the Socotra Cormorant?
The Socotra Cormorant has a wingspan of 56.6 cm, weight of 1560.0 g.
What order and family does the Socotra Cormorant belong to?
The Socotra Cormorant (Phalacrocorax nigrogularis) belongs to the order Suliformes and the family Phalacrocoracidae.
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