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Rapa Shearwater
Puffinus myrtae
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Critically Endangered
Wingspan
48.2 cm
Weight
237.5 g
Family
Procellariidae
Order
Procellariiformes
About
30–33 cm. Dark above; white below. Breeds Rapa Island (French Polynesia). Critically Endangered with a very small population on a single island. Poorly known; threatened by introduced predators. Ranges in central south Pacific; one of the rarest shearwaters.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 48.2 cm | 19.0 in |
| Weight | 237.5 g | 8.38 oz |
Conservation Status
Critically Endangered
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: BU.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Procellariiformes (Albatrosses & Petrels) |
| Family | Procellariidae (Petrels & Shearwaters) |
| Genus | Puffinus |
| Species | Puffinus myrtae |
Distribution
Rapa Shearwater has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Rapa Shearwater endangered?
The Rapa Shearwater has a conservation status of Critically Endangered.
How does the Rapa Shearwater nest?
Nest type: BU.
How big is the Rapa Shearwater?
The Rapa Shearwater has a wingspan of 48.2 cm, weight of 237.5 g.
What order and family does the Rapa Shearwater belong to?
The Rapa Shearwater (Puffinus myrtae) belongs to the order Procellariiformes and the family Procellariidae.
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