Amsterdam Albatross

Amsterdam Albatross

Diomedea amsterdamensis

Endangered
Envergure
127,3 cm
Poids
6466,666666666667 g
Famille
Diomedeidae
Ordre
Procellariiformes
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À propos

Amsterdam Albatross, 100–110 cm, is Critically Endangered with fewer than 100 breeding pairs, restricted to Amsterdam Island in the southern Indian Ocean. Closely related to Antipodean Albatross. Pelagic across Indian Ocean. Threatened by longline fishing, disease, and the tiny, isolated population size.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 127,3 cm 50.1 in
Poids 6466,666666666667 g 228.11 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Endangered
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: M. Incubation: 79 days. Fledging: 235 days.

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Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordre Procellariiformes (Albatrosses & Petrels)
Famille Diomedeidae (Albatrosses)
Genus Diomedea
Espèces Diomedea amsterdamensis

Distribution

Amsterdam Albatross has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Présent Not recorded
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Foire aux questions

Is the Amsterdam Albatross endangered?
The Amsterdam Albatross has a conservation status of Endangered.
How does the Amsterdam Albatross nest?
Nest type: M. Incubation: 79 days. Fledging: 235 days.
How big is the Amsterdam Albatross?
The Amsterdam Albatross has a wingspan of 127.3 cm, weight of 6466.666666666667 g.
What order and family does the Amsterdam Albatross belong to?
The Amsterdam Albatross (Diomedea amsterdamensis) belongs to the order Procellariiformes and the family Diomedeidae.

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