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Least Auklet
Aethia pusilla
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Least Concern
Envergadura
18,9 cm
Peso
84,33333333333333 g
Familia
Alcidae
Orden
Charadriiformes
Acerca de
El mérgulo mínimo es uno de los alcas más pequeños del mundo. Nidifica en millones de individuos en las costas del norte del Pacífico y se alimenta de zooplancton. Durante la cría, luce ornamentos faciales elaborados. Familia Alcidae.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 18,9 cm | 7.4 in |
| Peso | 84,33333333333333 g | 2.97 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 30-31 days. Fledging: 25-33 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
1
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Charadriiformes (Limícolas y Gaviotas) |
| Familia | Alcidae (Alcas y Frailecillos) |
| Genus | Aethia |
| Especies | Aethia pusilla |
Distribution
Least Auklet has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Presente
Not recorded
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External Databases
Preguntas frecuentes
Is the Least Auklet endangered?
The Least Auklet has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Least Auklet nest?
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 30-31 days. Fledging: 25-33 days.
How big is the Least Auklet?
The Least Auklet has a wingspan of 18.9 cm, weight of 84.33333333333333 g.
What order and family does the Least Auklet belong to?
The Least Auklet (Aethia pusilla) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Alcidae.
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