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Japanese Cormorant

Phalacrocorax capillatus

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
62,9 cm
Berat
2837,5 g
Famili
Phalacrocoracidae
Ordo
Suliformes

Tentang

84 cm. Large; black with white facial spots and white flanks in breeding; yellow gape. Breeds on rocky coasts of Japan, Korea, and northeastern China. Resident; feeds on fish in cold Pacific waters. Trained for cormorant fishing (ukai) in Japan for centuries.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 62,9 cm 24.8 in
Berat 2837,5 g 100.09 oz

Habitat & Range

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Incubation: 34 days. Fledging: 40 days.

Ukuran Sarang

4-5

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordo Suliformes (Boobies & Cormorants)
Famili Phalacrocoracidae (Cormorants & Shags)
Genus Phalacrocorax
Spesies Phalacrocorax capillatus

Distribution

Japanese Cormorant has been recorded in 2 countries.

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Hadir Not recorded
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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

Is the Japanese Cormorant endangered?
The Japanese Cormorant has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Japanese Cormorant nest?
Incubation: 34 days. Fledging: 40 days.
How big is the Japanese Cormorant?
The Japanese Cormorant has a wingspan of 62.9 cm, weight of 2837.5 g.
What order and family does the Japanese Cormorant belong to?
The Japanese Cormorant (Phalacrocorax capillatus) belongs to the order Suliformes and the family Phalacrocoracidae.

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