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Cape Cormorant
Phalacrocorax capensis
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Endangered
Envergure
50,6 cm
Poids
1223,75 g
Famille
Phalacrocoracidae
Ordre
Suliformes
À propos
63 cm. All-black with glossy blue-green; bare orange facial skin. Breeds colonially on South African and Namibian islands. Endangered; severe decline due to competition with purse-seine anchovy fisheries and El Niño events. Feeds on anchovy and sardine in Benguela Current.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 50,6 cm | 19.9 in |
| Poids | 1223,75 g | 43.17 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Endangered
IUCN Red List
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 22-28 days. Fledging: 63 days.
Taille de la couvée
2-3
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Suliformes (Boobies & Cormorants) |
| Famille | Phalacrocoracidae (Cormorants & Shags) |
| Genus | Phalacrocorax |
| Espèces | Phalacrocorax capensis |
Distribution
Cape Cormorant has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Présent
Not recorded
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Foire aux questions
Is the Cape Cormorant endangered?
The Cape Cormorant has a conservation status of Endangered.
How does the Cape Cormorant nest?
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 22-28 days. Fledging: 63 days.
How big is the Cape Cormorant?
The Cape Cormorant has a wingspan of 50.6 cm, weight of 1223.75 g.
What order and family does the Cape Cormorant belong to?
The Cape Cormorant (Phalacrocorax capensis) belongs to the order Suliformes and the family Phalacrocoracidae.
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