Auckland Islands Shag
Leucocarbo colensoi
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Vulnerable
Envergure
54,7 cm
Poids
2000,0 g
Famille
Phalacrocoracidae
Ordre
Suliformes
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À propos
63 cm. Black and white; orange caruncles. Endemic to Auckland Islands, New Zealand subantarctic. Vulnerable; total population estimated at only a few thousand. Feeds on fish and invertebrates in surrounding cold ocean waters. Non-migratory; restricted to the island group.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 54,7 cm | 21.5 in |
| Poids | 2000,0 g | 70.55 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Vulnerable
IUCN Red List
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Incubation: 28-32 days.
Taille de la couvée
3
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Suliformes (Boobies & Cormorants) |
| Famille | Phalacrocoracidae (Cormorants & Shags) |
| Genus | Leucocarbo |
| Espèces | Leucocarbo colensoi |
External Databases
Foire aux questions
Is the Auckland Islands Shag endangered?
The Auckland Islands Shag has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How does the Auckland Islands Shag nest?
Incubation: 28-32 days.
How big is the Auckland Islands Shag?
The Auckland Islands Shag has a wingspan of 54.7 cm, weight of 2000.0 g.
What order and family does the Auckland Islands Shag belong to?
The Auckland Islands Shag (Leucocarbo colensoi) belongs to the order Suliformes and the family Phalacrocoracidae.
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