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Mottled Petrel
Pterodroma inexpectata
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Near Threatened
Envergadura
50,0 cm
Peso
344,0 g
Família
Procellariidae
Ordem
Procellariiformes
Sobre
33–36 cm. Dark grey above with bold dark M-mark; white below with distinctive dark belly patch. Breeds New Zealand subantarctic islands (Snares, Chatham, Antipodes). Migrates to North Pacific in boreal winter. Near Threatened; feeds on squid and crustaceans.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 50,0 cm | 19.7 in |
| Peso | 344,0 g | 12.13 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservação
Near Threatened
IUCN Red List
Comportamento e reprodução
Nidificação
Nest type: BU,CR. Incubation: 50 days. Fledging: 90-105 days.
Tamanho da postura
1
Taxonomia
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordem | Procellariiformes (Albatrosses & Petrels) |
| Família | Procellariidae (Petrels & Shearwaters) |
| Genus | Pterodroma |
| Espécies | Pterodroma inexpectata |
Distribution
Mottled Petrel has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Presente
Not recorded
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External Databases
Perguntas frequentes
Is the Mottled Petrel endangered?
The Mottled Petrel has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the Mottled Petrel nest?
Nest type: BU,CR. Incubation: 50 days. Fledging: 90-105 days.
How big is the Mottled Petrel?
The Mottled Petrel has a wingspan of 50.0 cm, weight of 344.0 g.
What order and family does the Mottled Petrel belong to?
The Mottled Petrel (Pterodroma inexpectata) belongs to the order Procellariiformes and the family Procellariidae.
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