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Laysan Albatross

Phoebastria immutabilis

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Distributed across Norway and Taiwan. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (حيوانات)
Phylum
Chordata (حبليات)
Class
Aves (طيور)
Order
Procellariiformes (نوئيات)
Family
Diomedeidae
Genus
Phoebastria
Species
Phoebastria immutabilis (Laysan Albatross)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese コアホウドリ
Chinese 黑背信天翁
Spanish Albatros de Laysan
French Albatros de Laysan
German Laysanalbatros
Portuguese albatroz-da-laysan
Russian Темноспинный альбатрос

Similar Species in Phoebastria

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Black-footed Albatross
Phoebastria nigripes
Near Threatened
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Short-tailed Albatross
Phoebastria albatrus
Vulnerable
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Waved Albatross
Phoebastria irrorata
Critically Endangered
View all species in Phoebastria →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Laysan Albatross?
The scientific name of Laysan Albatross is Phoebastria immutabilis. It belongs to the genus Phoebastria.
What is the conservation status of Laysan Albatross?
Laysan Albatross (Phoebastria immutabilis) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Laysan Albatross live?
Laysan Albatross is found in Distributed across Norway and Taiwan. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Norway, Taiwan.
What family does Laysan Albatross belong to?
Laysan Albatross (Phoebastria immutabilis) belongs to the genus Phoebastria, which is part of the taxonomic family Diomedeidae.
What kingdom does Laysan Albatross belong to?
Laysan Albatross (Phoebastria immutabilis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (حيوانات).
What are the closest relatives of Laysan Albatross?
The closest relatives of Laysan Albatross in the genus Phoebastria include Black-footed Albatross, Short-tailed Albatross, Waved Albatross.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Phoebastria — 4 Species

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Black-footed Albatross
Phoebastria nigripes
NT
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Laysan Albatross
Phoebastria immutabilis
NT
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Short-tailed Albatross
Phoebastria albatrus
VU 🐾
Waved Albatross
Phoebastria irrorata
CR
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