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Lava Gull

Larus fuliginosus

Vulnerable
Rentang Sayap
68,2 cm
Berat
380,0 g
Famili
Laridae
Ordo
Charadriiformes

Tentang

Lava Gull, 52–55 cm, is the world's rarest gull — only ~800–1,000 individuals exist, all on the Galápagos Islands. Sooty grey overall, white eyelids, red bill and feet. Scavenges at fishing ports and seal colonies; omnivore. Restricted range makes it highly vulnerable to any environmental change.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 68,2 cm 26.9 in
Berat 380,0 g 13.40 oz

Habitat & Range

Status Konservasi

Vulnerable
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: SC. Fledging: 60 days.

Ukuran Sarang

1-2

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordo Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls)
Famili Laridae (Gulls & Terns)
Genus Larus
Spesies Larus fuliginosus

External Databases

Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

Is the Lava Gull endangered?
The Lava Gull has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How does the Lava Gull nest?
Nest type: SC. Fledging: 60 days.
How big is the Lava Gull?
The Lava Gull has a wingspan of 68.2 cm, weight of 380.0 g.
What order and family does the Lava Gull belong to?
The Lava Gull (Larus fuliginosus) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Laridae.

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