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Tristan Albatross

Diomedea dabbenena

Critically Endangered
Envergadura
127,3 cm
Peso
7100,0 g
Familia
Diomedeidae
Orden
Procellariiformes

The Tristan Albatross (Diomedea dabbenena) is a bird species in the family Diomedeidae (albatros), within the order Procellariiformes (albatros y petreles). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 127.3 cm and a weight of 7.1 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Critically Endangered.

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Tristan Albatross, 100–110 cm, wingspan 250–300 cm, breeds only on Gough Island in the South Atlantic — one of the world's most isolated islands. Critically Endangered; mouse predation on eggs and chicks is causing severe decline. Pelagic across the South Atlantic; piscivore and squid feeder.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 127,3 cm 50.1 in
Peso 7100,0 g 250.45 oz

Estado de conservación

Critically Endangered
IUCN Red List

Comportamiento y reproducción

Nidificación

Nest type: M. Fledging: 273 days.

Tamaño de la puesta

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Taxonomía

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Orden Procellariiformes (Albatros y Petreles)
Familia Diomedeidae (Albatros)
Genus Diomedea
Especies Diomedea dabbenena

Distribution

Tristan Albatross has been recorded in 1 countries.

Presente Not recorded

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Preguntas frecuentes

Is the Tristan Albatross endangered?
The Tristan Albatross has a conservation status of Critically Endangered.
How does the Tristan Albatross nest?
Nest type: M. Fledging: 273 days.
How big is the Tristan Albatross?
The Tristan Albatross has a wingspan of 127.3 cm, weight of 7100.0 g.
What order and family does the Tristan Albatross belong to?
The Tristan Albatross (Diomedea dabbenena) belongs to the order Procellariiformes and the family Diomedeidae.

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