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Jouanin's Petrel
Bulweria fallax
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Near Threatened
Wingspan
48.2 cm
Weight
167.5 g
Family
Procellariidae
Order
Procellariiformes
About
43–45 cm. Larger than Bulwer's Petrel; all sooty-brown with a wedge-shaped tail and faint pale wing-bar. Breeds southern Arabian Sea islands (Socotra region); ranges in Indian Ocean. Near Threatened; poorly studied. Feeds on squid and fish; crepuscular and nocturnal at sea.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 48.2 cm | 19.0 in |
| Weight | 167.5 g | 5.91 oz |
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
IUCN Red List
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Procellariiformes (Albatrosses & Petrels) |
| Family | Procellariidae (Petrels & Shearwaters) |
| Genus | Bulweria |
| Species | Bulweria fallax |
Distribution
Jouanin's Petrel has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Jouanin's Petrel endangered?
The Jouanin's Petrel has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How big is the Jouanin's Petrel?
The Jouanin's Petrel has a wingspan of 48.2 cm, weight of 167.5 g.
What order and family does the Jouanin's Petrel belong to?
The Jouanin's Petrel (Bulweria fallax) belongs to the order Procellariiformes and the family Procellariidae.
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