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Rapa Shearwater

Puffinus myrtae

Critically Endangered
翼展
48.2 cm
体重
237.5 g
Procellariidae
Procellariiformes

The Rapa Shearwater (Puffinus myrtae) is a bird species in the family Procellariidae (petrels & shearwaters), within the order Procellariiformes (albatrosses & petrels). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 48.2 cm and a weight of 237.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Critically Endangered.

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30–33 cm. Dark above; white below. Breeds Rapa Island (French Polynesia). Critically Endangered with a very small population on a single island. Poorly known; threatened by introduced predators. Ranges in central south Pacific; one of the rarest shearwaters.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
翼展 48.2 cm 19.0 in
体重 237.5 g 8.38 oz

保护状况

Critically Endangered
IUCN Red List

行为与繁殖

筑巢

Nest type: BU.

分类学

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Procellariiformes (Albatrosses & Petrels)
Procellariidae (Petrels & Shearwaters)
Genus Puffinus
物种 Puffinus myrtae

Distribution

Rapa Shearwater has been recorded in 1 countries.

出现 Not recorded

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常见问题

Is the Rapa Shearwater endangered?
The Rapa Shearwater has a conservation status of Critically Endangered.
How does the Rapa Shearwater nest?
Nest type: BU.
How big is the Rapa Shearwater?
The Rapa Shearwater has a wingspan of 48.2 cm, weight of 237.5 g.
What order and family does the Rapa Shearwater belong to?
The Rapa Shearwater (Puffinus myrtae) belongs to the order Procellariiformes and the family Procellariidae.

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