Antarctic Shag
Leucocarbo bransfieldensis
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Not Evaluated
Khối Lượng
2780,0 g
Họ
Phalacrocoracidae
Bộ
Suliformes
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Giới Thiệu
63–72 cm. Black above; white below; caruncles reduced compared to related shags. Breeds on the Antarctic Peninsula and associated islands. Feeds on fish in cold Antarctic coastal waters. One of the southernmost-breeding cormorants; largely sedentary around breeding colonies.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Khối Lượng | 2780,0 g | 98.06 oz |
Habitat & Range
Hành Vi & Sinh Sản
Làm Tổ
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 29 days. Fledging: 40-45 days.
Số Trứng
2-3
Phân Loại Học
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Bộ | Suliformes (Boobies & Cormorants) |
| Họ | Phalacrocoracidae (Cormorants & Shags) |
| Genus | Leucocarbo |
| Loài | Leucocarbo bransfieldensis |
External Databases
Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp
How does the Antarctic Shag nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 29 days. Fledging: 40-45 days.
How big is the Antarctic Shag?
The Antarctic Shag has a weight of 2780.0 g.
What order and family does the Antarctic Shag belong to?
The Antarctic Shag (Leucocarbo bransfieldensis) belongs to the order Suliformes and the family Phalacrocoracidae.
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Vulnerable