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Cape Gannet
Morus capensis
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Endangered
Wingspan
90.0 cm
Weight
2592.6666666666665 g
Family
Sulidae
Order
Suliformes
About
84–94 cm, wingspan 171 cm. White with black wingtips; yellow-buff head; blue-grey bill. Breeds only on islands off South Africa and Namibia in the Benguela upwelling. Endangered; dramatic decline due to food competition with purse-seine fisheries. Plunge-dives for anchovy.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 90.0 cm | 35.4 in |
| Weight | 2592.6666666666665 g | 91.45 oz |
Conservation Status
Endangered
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: M. Incubation: 44 days. Fledging: 97 days.
Clutch Size
1
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Suliformes (Boobies & Cormorants) |
| Family | Sulidae (Gannets & Boobies) |
| Genus | Morus |
| Species | Morus capensis |
Distribution
Cape Gannet has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Cape Gannet endangered?
The Cape Gannet has a conservation status of Endangered.
How does the Cape Gannet nest?
Nest type: M. Incubation: 44 days. Fledging: 97 days.
How big is the Cape Gannet?
The Cape Gannet has a wingspan of 90.0 cm, weight of 2592.6666666666665 g.
What order and family does the Cape Gannet belong to?
The Cape Gannet (Morus capensis) belongs to the order Suliformes and the family Sulidae.
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