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Imperial Shag
Leucocarbo atriceps
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Least Concern
Wingspan
59.1 cm
Weight
2294.6666666666665 g
Family
Phalacrocoracidae
Order
Suliformes
About
72 cm. Black above; white below; vivid orange-yellow caruncles and blue orbital ring. Breeds circumpolar southern South America, Falklands, and Antarctic Peninsula. Feeds on fish and invertebrates in cold Southern Ocean inshore waters. Diverse complex of closely related southern shag species.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 59.1 cm | 23.3 in |
| Weight | 2294.6666666666665 g | 80.94 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: PL. Fledging: 49 days.
Clutch Size
1-5
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Suliformes (Boobies & Cormorants) |
| Family | Phalacrocoracidae (Cormorants & Shags) |
| Genus | Leucocarbo |
| Species | Leucocarbo atriceps |
External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Imperial Shag endangered?
The Imperial Shag has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Imperial Shag nest?
Nest type: PL. Fledging: 49 days.
How big is the Imperial Shag?
The Imperial Shag has a wingspan of 59.1 cm, weight of 2294.6666666666665 g.
What order and family does the Imperial Shag belong to?
The Imperial Shag (Leucocarbo atriceps) belongs to the order Suliformes and the family Phalacrocoracidae.
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Endangered
Black-faced Cormorant
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Least Concern
Bounty Islands Shag
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Vulnerable
Brandt's Cormorant
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Least Concern
Campbell Island Shag
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Vulnerable
Cape Cormorant
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