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Crozet Shag
Leucocarbo melanogenis
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Not Evaluated
Weight
2166.6666666666665 g
Family
Phalacrocoracidae
Order
Suliformes
About
63 cm. Black above; white below; orange-yellow caruncles; blue eye-ring. Endemic to Crozet Islands, southern Indian Ocean. Vulnerable with small total population. Feeds on fish and invertebrates in cold Crozet Island waters. Colonial nester on coastal cliffs.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2166.6666666666665 g | 76.43 oz |
Habitat & Range
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 27-32 days. Fledging: 50-63 days.
Clutch Size
1-5
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Suliformes (Boobies & Cormorants) |
| Family | Phalacrocoracidae (Cormorants & Shags) |
| Genus | Leucocarbo |
| Species | Leucocarbo melanogenis |
External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the Crozet Shag nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 27-32 days. Fledging: 50-63 days.
How big is the Crozet Shag?
The Crozet Shag has a weight of 2166.6666666666665 g.
What order and family does the Crozet Shag belong to?
The Crozet Shag (Leucocarbo melanogenis) belongs to the order Suliformes and the family Phalacrocoracidae.
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