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Spotted Shag
Phalacrocorax punctatus
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Least Concern
Wingspan
48.2 cm
Weight
1211.6666666666667 g
Family
Phalacrocoracidae
Order
Suliformes
About
70 cm. Spotted brown and white upperparts in breeding; pale below; blue orbital ring; yellow feet. Endemic to New Zealand coast and offshore islands. Feeds on fish and invertebrates in coastal kelp beds. Near Threatened; nests on cliff ledges.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 48.2 cm | 19.0 in |
| Weight | 1211.6666666666667 g | 42.74 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CR. Incubation: 28-35 days. Fledging: 57-71 days.
Clutch Size
2-4
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Suliformes (Boobies & Cormorants) |
| Family | Phalacrocoracidae (Cormorants & Shags) |
| Genus | Phalacrocorax |
| Species | Phalacrocorax punctatus |
Distribution
Spotted Shag has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Spotted Shag endangered?
The Spotted Shag has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Spotted Shag nest?
Nest type: CR. Incubation: 28-35 days. Fledging: 57-71 days.
How big is the Spotted Shag?
The Spotted Shag has a wingspan of 48.2 cm, weight of 1211.6666666666667 g.
What order and family does the Spotted Shag belong to?
The Spotted Shag (Phalacrocorax punctatus) belongs to the order Suliformes and the family Phalacrocoracidae.
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