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Petrel de Galápagos

Pterodroma phaeopygia

Critically Endangered

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Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and flooded grasslands and savannas, among 5 distinct biome types spanning the Neotropic and Oceanian realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Norway. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Procellariiformes (Procellariiformes)

Species

Pterodroma phaeopygia (Petrel de Galápagos)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ガラパゴスシロハラミズナギドリ

Chinese 暗腰圆尾鹱

Spanish Petrel de Galápagos

French Pétrel des Galapagos

German Galapagossturmvogel

Portuguese grazina-de-sobre-escuro

Russian Галапагосский тайфунник

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Pterodroma nigripennis

Least Concern

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Vulnerable

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Petrel de Galápagos?

The scientific name of Petrel de Galápagos is Pterodroma phaeopygia. It belongs to the genus Pterodroma.

What is the conservation status of Petrel de Galápagos?

Petrel de Galápagos (Pterodroma phaeopygia) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Petrel de Galápagos live?

Petrel de Galápagos is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Norway. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway.

What family does Petrel de Galápagos belong to?

Petrel de Galápagos (Pterodroma phaeopygia) belongs to the genus Pterodroma, which is part of the taxonomic family Procellariidae.

Is Petrel de Galápagos endangered?

Yes, Petrel de Galápagos (Pterodroma phaeopygia) is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Petrel de Galápagos belong to?

Petrel de Galápagos (Pterodroma phaeopygia) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Petrel de Galápagos?

The closest relatives of Petrel de Galápagos in the genus Pterodroma include Petrel acollarado, Petrel ala negra, Petrel aligrande, Petrel antillano, Petrel cabeciblanco.