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Galapagos Shearwater
Puffinus subalaris
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Least Concern
Envergadura
37,2 cm
Peso
176,5 g
Familia
Procellariidae
Orden
Procellariiformes
Acerca de
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 37,2 cm | 14.6 in |
| Peso | 176,5 g | 6.23 oz |
Estado de conservación
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: BU,CR. Incubation: 44-60 days. Fledging: 62-100 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
1
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Procellariiformes (Albatros y Petreles) |
| Familia | Procellariidae (Petreles y Pardelas) |
| Genus | Puffinus |
| Especies | Puffinus subalaris |
Distribution
Galapagos Shearwater has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Presente
Not recorded
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External Databases
Preguntas frecuentes
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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