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Japanese Cormorant
Phalacrocorax capillatus
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Least Concern
Wingspan
62.9 cm
Weight
2837.5 g
Family
Phalacrocoracidae
Order
Suliformes
About
84 cm. Large; black with white facial spots and white flanks in breeding; yellow gape. Breeds on rocky coasts of Japan, Korea, and northeastern China. Resident; feeds on fish in cold Pacific waters. Trained for cormorant fishing (ukai) in Japan for centuries.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 62.9 cm | 24.8 in |
| Weight | 2837.5 g | 100.09 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Incubation: 34 days. Fledging: 40 days.
Clutch Size
4-5
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Suliformes (Boobies & Cormorants) |
| Family | Phalacrocoracidae (Cormorants & Shags) |
| Genus | Phalacrocorax |
| Species | Phalacrocorax capillatus |
Distribution
Japanese Cormorant has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Japanese Cormorant endangered?
The Japanese Cormorant has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Japanese Cormorant nest?
Incubation: 34 days. Fledging: 40 days.
How big is the Japanese Cormorant?
The Japanese Cormorant has a wingspan of 62.9 cm, weight of 2837.5 g.
What order and family does the Japanese Cormorant belong to?
The Japanese Cormorant (Phalacrocorax capillatus) belongs to the order Suliformes and the family Phalacrocoracidae.
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