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Streaked Shearwater

Calonectris leucomelas

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
Procellariidae
Genus
Calonectris
Species
Calonectris leucomelas (Streaked Shearwater)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese オオミズナギドリ
Chinese 大水薙鳥〔白額鸌〕
Spanish Pardela canosa
French Puffin leucomèle
German Weißgesicht-Sturmtaucher
Portuguese cagarra-do-pacífico
Russian Пестролицый буревестник
Thai นกจมูกหลอดลาย

Similar Species in Calonectris

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Cape Verde Shearwater
Calonectris edwardsii
Near Threatened
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Cory's Shearwater
Calonectris diomedea
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Streaked Shearwater?
The scientific name of Streaked Shearwater is Calonectris leucomelas. It belongs to the genus Calonectris.
What is the conservation status of Streaked Shearwater?
Streaked Shearwater (Calonectris leucomelas) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Streaked Shearwater live?
Streaked Shearwater 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 Streaked Shearwater belong to?
Streaked Shearwater (Calonectris leucomelas) belongs to the genus Calonectris, which is part of the taxonomic family Procellariidae.
What kingdom does Streaked Shearwater belong to?
Streaked Shearwater (Calonectris leucomelas) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (حيوانات).
What are the closest relatives of Streaked Shearwater?
The closest relatives of Streaked Shearwater in the genus Calonectris include Cape Verde Shearwater, Cory's Shearwater.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Calonectris — 3 Species

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Cape Verde Shearwater
Calonectris edwardsii
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Cory's Shearwater
Calonectris diomedea
LC
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Streaked Shearwater
Calonectris leucomelas
NT
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