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Kerguelen Islands Shag
Leucocarbo verrucosus
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Least Concern
Wingspan
53.4 cm
Weight
2500.0 g
Family
Phalacrocoracidae
Order
Suliformes
About
65 cm. Black and white; distinctive warty orange caruncles at bill base. Endemic to Kerguelen Islands, southern Indian Ocean. Feeds on fish in cold Kerguelen Island waters; colonial nester on rocky coastal cliffs. Locally common but restricted range makes it Vulnerable.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 53.4 cm | 21.0 in |
| Weight | 2500.0 g | 88.18 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: DM. Incubation: 29-30 days.
Clutch Size
2-4
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Suliformes (Boobies & Cormorants) |
| Family | Phalacrocoracidae (Cormorants & Shags) |
| Genus | Leucocarbo |
| Species | Leucocarbo verrucosus |
External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Kerguelen Islands Shag endangered?
The Kerguelen Islands Shag has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Kerguelen Islands Shag nest?
Nest type: DM. Incubation: 29-30 days.
How big is the Kerguelen Islands Shag?
The Kerguelen Islands Shag has a wingspan of 53.4 cm, weight of 2500.0 g.
What order and family does the Kerguelen Islands Shag belong to?
The Kerguelen Islands Shag (Leucocarbo verrucosus) belongs to the order Suliformes and the family Phalacrocoracidae.
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