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European Shag
Gulosus aristotelis
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Least Concern
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh
52,5 cm
Khối Lượng
1777,25 g
Họ
Phalacrocoracidae
Bộ
Suliformes
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Giới Thiệu
68–78 cm, wingspan 95–110 cm. All-black with glossy green; short erect crest in breeding; yellow gape. Strictly marine; breeds on rocky coasts of western Europe and Mediterranean. Feeds on fish by diving in clear coastal waters. Vulnerable; threatened by oil spills and overfishing.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Chiều Dài Sải Cánh | 52,5 cm | 20.7 in |
| Khối Lượng | 1777,25 g | 62.69 oz |
Habitat & Range
Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Hành Vi & Sinh Sản
Làm Tổ
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 30-31 days. Fledging: 53 days.
Số Trứng
1-6
Phân Loại Học
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Bộ | Suliformes (Boobies & Cormorants) |
| Họ | Phalacrocoracidae (Cormorants & Shags) |
| Genus | Gulosus |
| Loài | Gulosus aristotelis |
External Databases
Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp
Is the European Shag endangered?
The European Shag has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the European Shag nest?
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 30-31 days. Fledging: 53 days.
How big is the European Shag?
The European Shag has a wingspan of 52.5 cm, weight of 1777.25 g.
What order and family does the European Shag belong to?
The European Shag (Gulosus aristotelis) belongs to the order Suliformes and the family Phalacrocoracidae.
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