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Galapagos Shearwater
Puffinus subalaris
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Least Concern
Flügelspannweite
37,2 cm
Gewicht
176,5 g
Familie
Procellariidae
Ordnung
Procellariiformes
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27–30 cm. Dark above; white below with grey-brown flanks and vent. Breeds Galapagos Islands (endemic). Ranges in eastern Pacific near the archipelago. Near Threatened; threatened by introduced predators. Feeds on fish near productive Humboldt Current upwellings.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 37,2 cm | 14.6 in |
| Gewicht | 176,5 g | 6.23 oz |
Erhaltungsstatus
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Verhalten & Brutverhalten
Nistverhalten
Nest type: BU,CR. Incubation: 44-60 days. Fledging: 62-100 days.
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Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Procellariiformes (Albatrosse und Sturmvögel) |
| Familie | Procellariidae (Sturmvögel und Sturmtaucher) |
| Genus | Puffinus |
| Arten | Puffinus subalaris |
Distribution
Galapagos Shearwater has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Vorhanden
Not recorded
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External Databases
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Is the Galapagos Shearwater endangered?
The Galapagos Shearwater has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Galapagos Shearwater nest?
Nest type: BU,CR. Incubation: 44-60 days. Fledging: 62-100 days.
How big is the Galapagos Shearwater?
The Galapagos Shearwater has a wingspan of 37.2 cm, weight of 176.5 g.
What order and family does the Galapagos Shearwater belong to?
The Galapagos Shearwater (Puffinus subalaris) belongs to the order Procellariiformes and the family Procellariidae.
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