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Stewart Island Shag
Leucocarbo chalconotus
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Vulnerable
Envergure
56,7 cm
Poids
2368,75 g
Famille
Phalacrocoracidae
Ordre
Suliformes
À propos
68 cm. Black and white pied shag; dark forms also occur; orange caruncles. Endemic to Stewart Island and southern South Island coast, New Zealand. Vulnerable; feeds on fish in cold coastal waters. Colonial nester on cliff ledges; closely related to other New Zealand endemic shags.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 56,7 cm | 22.3 in |
| Poids | 2368,75 g | 83.56 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Vulnerable
IUCN Red List
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: CP.
Taille de la couvée
2-3
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Suliformes (Boobies & Cormorants) |
| Famille | Phalacrocoracidae (Cormorants & Shags) |
| Genus | Leucocarbo |
| Espèces | Leucocarbo chalconotus |
External Databases
Foire aux questions
Is the Stewart Island Shag endangered?
The Stewart Island Shag has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How does the Stewart Island Shag nest?
Nest type: CP.
How big is the Stewart Island Shag?
The Stewart Island Shag has a wingspan of 56.7 cm, weight of 2368.75 g.
What order and family does the Stewart Island Shag belong to?
The Stewart Island Shag (Leucocarbo chalconotus) belongs to the order Suliformes and the family Phalacrocoracidae.
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Red-faced Cormorant
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Bank Cormorant
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Rough-faced Shag
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Vulnerable