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Japanese Murrelet

Synthliboramphus wumizusume

Vulnerable
Rentang Sayap
24,0 cm
Berat
171,6 g
Famili
Alcidae
Ordo
Charadriiformes

Tentang

Japanese Murrelet, 26–28 cm, is a Vulnerable alcid endemic to Japan, breeding on rocky islets in the Pacific. Black head with a small white supercilium stripe; grey back. Nests in rock crevices; chicks led to sea while still tiny. Piscivore; threatened by gill-net bycatch and feral predators on islands.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 24,0 cm 9.4 in
Berat 171,6 g 6.05 oz

Status Konservasi

Vulnerable
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: CR,O. Incubation: 31-34 days. Fledging: 1-2 days.

Ukuran Sarang

1-2

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordo Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls)
Famili Alcidae (Auks & Puffins)
Genus Synthliboramphus
Spesies Synthliboramphus wumizusume

Distribution

Japanese Murrelet has been recorded in 2 countries.

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Hadir Not recorded
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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

Is the Japanese Murrelet endangered?
The Japanese Murrelet has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How does the Japanese Murrelet nest?
Nest type: CR,O. Incubation: 31-34 days. Fledging: 1-2 days.
How big is the Japanese Murrelet?
The Japanese Murrelet has a wingspan of 24.0 cm, weight of 171.6 g.
What order and family does the Japanese Murrelet belong to?
The Japanese Murrelet (Synthliboramphus wumizusume) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Alcidae.

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