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Galapagos Petrel
Pterodroma phaeopygia
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Critically Endangered
Wingspan
58.9 cm
Weight
410.5 g
Family
Procellariidae
Order
Procellariiformes
About
43 cm. Dark above with white forehead; white underparts with dark collar and carpal bar. Breeds Galapagos Islands; Critically Endangered with rapid decline due to introduced predators. Closely related to Hawaiian Petrel; migrates to eastern Pacific; feeds on squid and fish.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 58.9 cm | 23.2 in |
| Weight | 410.5 g | 14.48 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Critically Endangered
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: BU,CR. Incubation: 52-56 days. Fledging: 110-117 days.
Clutch Size
1
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Procellariiformes (Albatrosses & Petrels) |
| Family | Procellariidae (Petrels & Shearwaters) |
| Genus | Pterodroma |
| Species | Pterodroma phaeopygia |
Distribution
Galapagos Petrel has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Galapagos Petrel endangered?
The Galapagos Petrel has a conservation status of Critically Endangered.
How does the Galapagos Petrel nest?
Nest type: BU,CR. Incubation: 52-56 days. Fledging: 110-117 days.
How big is the Galapagos Petrel?
The Galapagos Petrel has a wingspan of 58.9 cm, weight of 410.5 g.
What order and family does the Galapagos Petrel belong to?
The Galapagos Petrel (Pterodroma phaeopygia) belongs to the order Procellariiformes and the family Procellariidae.
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