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Neotropical Cormorant
Nannopterum brasilianum
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Least Concern
Weight
1452.5 g
Family
Phalacrocoracidae
Order
Suliformes
On this page
About
58–73 cm. Dark brown-black; olive-yellow bare facial skin; small crest in breeding. Most widely distributed New World cormorant; resident from Mexico to Tierra del Fuego in freshwater and coastal habitats. Feeds on fish by diving; colonial nester in trees near water.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1452.5 g | 51.24 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Incubation: 23-26 days. Fledging: 47-77 days.
Clutch Size
1-7
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Suliformes (Boobies & Cormorants) |
| Family | Phalacrocoracidae (Cormorants & Shags) |
| Genus | Nannopterum |
| Species | Nannopterum brasilianum |
External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Neotropical Cormorant endangered?
The Neotropical Cormorant has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Neotropical Cormorant nest?
Incubation: 23-26 days. Fledging: 47-77 days.
How big is the Neotropical Cormorant?
The Neotropical Cormorant has a weight of 1452.5 g.
What order and family does the Neotropical Cormorant belong to?
The Neotropical Cormorant (Nannopterum brasilianum) belongs to the order Suliformes and the family Phalacrocoracidae.
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