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Japanese Cormorant

Phalacrocorax capillatus

Least Concern
翼開長
62.9 cm
体重
2837.5 g
Phalacrocoracidae
Suliformes

The Japanese Cormorant (Phalacrocorax capillatus) is a bird species in the family Phalacrocoracidae (cormorants & shags), within the order Suliformes (boobies & cormorants). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 62.9 cm and a weight of 2.8 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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日本と朝鮮半島の沿岸と河川に生息するウミウで、岩礁や崖に大きなコロニーを形成する。潜水して魚を捕え、かつては漁業の鵜飼に利用されていた。

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
翼開長 62.9 cm 24.8 in
体重 2837.5 g 100.09 oz

Habitat & Range

保全状況

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

行動と繁殖

営巣

Incubation: 34 days. Fledging: 40 days.

一腹卵数

4-5

分類学

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

Distribution

Japanese Cormorant has been recorded in 2 countries.

生息あり Not recorded

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よくある質問

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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