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Cape Gannet
Morus capensis
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Endangered
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh
90,0 cm
Khối Lượng
2592,6666666666665 g
Họ
Sulidae
Bộ
Suliformes
Giới Thiệu
84–94 cm, wingspan 171 cm. White with black wingtips; yellow-buff head; blue-grey bill. Breeds only on islands off South Africa and Namibia in the Benguela upwelling. Endangered; dramatic decline due to food competition with purse-seine fisheries. Plunge-dives for anchovy.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Chiều Dài Sải Cánh | 90,0 cm | 35.4 in |
| Khối Lượng | 2592,6666666666665 g | 91.45 oz |
Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn
Endangered
IUCN Red List
Hành Vi & Sinh Sản
Làm Tổ
Nest type: M. Incubation: 44 days. Fledging: 97 days.
Số Trứng
1
Phân Loại Học
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Bộ | Suliformes (Boobies & Cormorants) |
| Họ | Sulidae (Gannets & Boobies) |
| Genus | Morus |
| Loài | Morus capensis |
Distribution
Cape Gannet has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Hiện Diện
Not recorded
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Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp
Is the Cape Gannet endangered?
The Cape Gannet has a conservation status of Endangered.
How does the Cape Gannet nest?
Nest type: M. Incubation: 44 days. Fledging: 97 days.
How big is the Cape Gannet?
The Cape Gannet has a wingspan of 90.0 cm, weight of 2592.6666666666665 g.
What order and family does the Cape Gannet belong to?
The Cape Gannet (Morus capensis) belongs to the order Suliformes and the family Sulidae.
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