Amsterdam Albatross

Amsterdam Albatross

Diomedea amsterdamensis

Endangered
Envergadura
127,3 cm
Peso
6466,666666666667 g
Família
Diomedeidae
Ordem
Procellariiformes
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Sobre

Amsterdam Albatross, 100–110 cm, is Critically Endangered with fewer than 100 breeding pairs, restricted to Amsterdam Island in the southern Indian Ocean. Closely related to Antipodean Albatross. Pelagic across Indian Ocean. Threatened by longline fishing, disease, and the tiny, isolated population size.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 127,3 cm 50.1 in
Peso 6466,666666666667 g 228.11 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservação

Endangered
IUCN Red List

Comportamento e reprodução

Nidificação

Nest type: M. Incubation: 79 days. Fledging: 235 days.

Tamanho da postura

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Taxonomia

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordem Procellariiformes (Albatrosses & Petrels)
Família Diomedeidae (Albatrosses)
Genus Diomedea
Espécies Diomedea amsterdamensis

Distribution

Amsterdam Albatross has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Perguntas frequentes

Is the Amsterdam Albatross endangered?
The Amsterdam Albatross has a conservation status of Endangered.
How does the Amsterdam Albatross nest?
Nest type: M. Incubation: 79 days. Fledging: 235 days.
How big is the Amsterdam Albatross?
The Amsterdam Albatross has a wingspan of 127.3 cm, weight of 6466.666666666667 g.
What order and family does the Amsterdam Albatross belong to?
The Amsterdam Albatross (Diomedea amsterdamensis) belongs to the order Procellariiformes and the family Diomedeidae.

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