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Galapagos Petrel

Pterodroma phaeopygia

Critically Endangered
Envergure
58,9 cm
Poids
410,5 g
Famille
Procellariidae
Ordre
Procellariiformes

À propos

43 cm. Dark above with white forehead; white underparts with dark collar and carpal bar. Breeds Galapagos Islands; Critically Endangered with rapid decline due to introduced predators. Closely related to Hawaiian Petrel; migrates to eastern Pacific; feeds on squid and fish.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 58,9 cm 23.2 in
Poids 410,5 g 14.48 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Critically Endangered
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: BU,CR. Incubation: 52-56 days. Fledging: 110-117 days.

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Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordre Procellariiformes (Albatrosses & Petrels)
Famille Procellariidae (Petrels & Shearwaters)
Genus Pterodroma
Espèces Pterodroma phaeopygia

Distribution

Galapagos Petrel has been recorded in 3 countries.

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Présent Not recorded
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Foire aux questions

Is the Galapagos Petrel endangered?
The Galapagos Petrel has a conservation status of Critically Endangered.
How does the Galapagos Petrel nest?
Nest type: BU,CR. Incubation: 52-56 days. Fledging: 110-117 days.
How big is the Galapagos Petrel?
The Galapagos Petrel has a wingspan of 58.9 cm, weight of 410.5 g.
What order and family does the Galapagos Petrel belong to?
The Galapagos Petrel (Pterodroma phaeopygia) belongs to the order Procellariiformes and the family Procellariidae.

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