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Cassin's Auklet
Ptychoramphus aleuticus
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Near Threatened
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh
24,2 cm
Khối Lượng
175,0 g
Họ
Alcidae
Bộ
Charadriiformes
Giới Thiệu
Cassin's Auklet, 21–23 cm, is a small, almost entirely dark grey auklet breeding in burrows on rocky North Pacific islands from Baja California to the Aleutians. Feeds almost exclusively on zooplankton — euphausiids and copepods — at night. Highly colonial; winters near shore.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Chiều Dài Sải Cánh | 24,2 cm | 9.5 in |
| Khối Lượng | 175,0 g | 6.17 oz |
Habitat & Range
Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn
Near Threatened
IUCN Red List
Hành Vi & Sinh Sản
Làm Tổ
Nest type: CR,BU. Incubation: 37-57 days. Fledging: 41-51 days.
Số Trứng
1
Phân Loại Học
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Bộ | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Họ | Alcidae (Auks & Puffins) |
| Genus | Ptychoramphus |
| Loài | Ptychoramphus aleuticus |
Distribution
Cassin's Auklet has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Hiện Diện
Not recorded
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External Databases
Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp
Is the Cassin's Auklet endangered?
The Cassin's Auklet has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the Cassin's Auklet nest?
Nest type: CR,BU. Incubation: 37-57 days. Fledging: 41-51 days.
How big is the Cassin's Auklet?
The Cassin's Auklet has a wingspan of 24.2 cm, weight of 175.0 g.
What order and family does the Cassin's Auklet belong to?
The Cassin's Auklet (Ptychoramphus aleuticus) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Alcidae.
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