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Mascarene Petrel
Pseudobulweria aterrima
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Critically Endangered
Wingspan
50.6 cm
Weight
220.66666666666666 g
Family
Procellariidae
Order
Procellariiformes
On this page
About
35–36 cm. All-black petrel with hooked bill. Critically Endangered; breeds only Réunion Island; fewer than 250 adults estimated. One of the rarest seabirds. Threatened by introduced predators and light attraction; known mainly from bones and very occasional sightings at sea.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 50.6 cm | 19.9 in |
| Weight | 220.66666666666666 g | 7.78 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Critically Endangered
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: BU,CR.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Procellariiformes (Albatrosses & Petrels) |
| Family | Procellariidae (Petrels & Shearwaters) |
| Genus | Pseudobulweria |
| Species | Pseudobulweria aterrima |
Distribution
Mascarene Petrel has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Mascarene Petrel endangered?
The Mascarene Petrel has a conservation status of Critically Endangered.
How does the Mascarene Petrel nest?
Nest type: BU,CR.
How big is the Mascarene Petrel?
The Mascarene Petrel has a wingspan of 50.6 cm, weight of 220.66666666666666 g.
What order and family does the Mascarene Petrel belong to?
The Mascarene Petrel (Pseudobulweria aterrima) belongs to the order Procellariiformes and the family Procellariidae.
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