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Chatham Islands Shag
Leucocarbo onslowi
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Critically Endangered
Envergure
51,8 cm
Poids
2095,0 g
Famille
Phalacrocoracidae
Ordre
Suliformes
À propos
63 cm. Black and white; orange-red caruncles at bill base. Endemic to Chatham Islands, New Zealand. Critically Endangered; total population fewer than 1,000 birds. Restricted to a few Chatham Islands colonies; feeds on fish and invertebrates in surrounding coastal waters.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 51,8 cm | 20.4 in |
| Poids | 2095,0 g | 73.90 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Critically Endangered
IUCN Red List
Comportement et reproduction
Taille de la couvée
3
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Suliformes (Boobies & Cormorants) |
| Famille | Phalacrocoracidae (Cormorants & Shags) |
| Genus | Leucocarbo |
| Espèces | Leucocarbo onslowi |
External Databases
Foire aux questions
Is the Chatham Islands Shag endangered?
The Chatham Islands Shag has a conservation status of Critically Endangered.
How big is the Chatham Islands Shag?
The Chatham Islands Shag has a wingspan of 51.8 cm, weight of 2095.0 g.
What order and family does the Chatham Islands Shag belong to?
The Chatham Islands Shag (Leucocarbo onslowi) belongs to the order Suliformes and the family Phalacrocoracidae.
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Rough-faced Shag
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