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Spotted Shag
Phalacrocorax punctatus
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Least Concern
Envergadura
48,2 cm
Peso
1211,6666666666667 g
Familia
Phalacrocoracidae
Orden
Suliformes
Acerca de
70 cm. Spotted brown and white upperparts in breeding; pale below; blue orbital ring; yellow feet. Endemic to New Zealand coast and offshore islands. Feeds on fish and invertebrates in coastal kelp beds. Near Threatened; nests on cliff ledges.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 48,2 cm | 19.0 in |
| Peso | 1211,6666666666667 g | 42.74 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: CR. Incubation: 28-35 days. Fledging: 57-71 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
2-4
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Suliformes (Piqueros y Cormoranes) |
| Familia | Phalacrocoracidae (Cormoranes) |
| Genus | Phalacrocorax |
| Especies | Phalacrocorax punctatus |
Distribution
Spotted Shag has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Presente
Not recorded
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External Databases
Preguntas frecuentes
Is the Spotted Shag endangered?
The Spotted Shag has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Spotted Shag nest?
Nest type: CR. Incubation: 28-35 days. Fledging: 57-71 days.
How big is the Spotted Shag?
The Spotted Shag has a wingspan of 48.2 cm, weight of 1211.6666666666667 g.
What order and family does the Spotted Shag belong to?
The Spotted Shag (Phalacrocorax punctatus) belongs to the order Suliformes and the family Phalacrocoracidae.
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