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Rough-faced Shag
Leucocarbo carunculatus
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Vulnerable
Envergure
57,6 cm
Poids
2577,5 g
Famille
Phalacrocoracidae
Ordre
Suliformes
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À propos
65–70 cm. Black above; white below; prominent orange-red facial caruncles. Endemic to Cook Strait area, New Zealand. Vulnerable; small fragmented population. Feeds on fish and invertebrates in coastal waters. Colonial nester on cliff ledges; distinct from other New Zealand shags.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 57,6 cm | 22.7 in |
| Poids | 2577,5 g | 90.92 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Vulnerable
IUCN Red List
Comportement et reproduction
Taille de la couvée
1-3
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Suliformes (Boobies & Cormorants) |
| Famille | Phalacrocoracidae (Cormorants & Shags) |
| Genus | Leucocarbo |
| Espèces | Leucocarbo carunculatus |
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Foire aux questions
Is the Rough-faced Shag endangered?
The Rough-faced Shag has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How big is the Rough-faced Shag?
The Rough-faced Shag has a wingspan of 57.6 cm, weight of 2577.5 g.
What order and family does the Rough-faced Shag belong to?
The Rough-faced Shag (Leucocarbo carunculatus) belongs to the order Suliformes and the family Phalacrocoracidae.
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