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grand cormoran, grand cormoran atlantique

Phalacrocorax carbo

Least Concern

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Great Cormorant/European Shag (Phalacrocorax carbo) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Asia (Israel), Europe (7 countries), and North America (United States).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Suliformes (Suliformes)

Species

Phalacrocorax carbo (grand cormoran, grand cormoran atlantique)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese カワウ

Chinese 普通鸕鷀

Spanish Cormorán Grande

French grand cormoran, grand cormoran atlantique

German Kormoran

Portuguese Corvo-marinho-de-faces-brancas

Russian Большой баклан

Arabic الغاق الكبير, الغاق الكبير ، اللوهة, غراب البحر, غراب البحر الكبير

Thai นกกาน้ำใหญ่

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of grand cormoran, grand cormoran atlantique?

The scientific name of grand cormoran, grand cormoran atlantique is Phalacrocorax carbo. It belongs to the genus Phalacrocorax.

What is the conservation status of grand cormoran, grand cormoran atlantique?

grand cormoran, grand cormoran atlantique (Phalacrocorax carbo) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does grand cormoran, grand cormoran atlantique live?

grand cormoran, grand cormoran atlantique is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Israel), Europe (7 countries), and North America (United States).. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Israel, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, United States.

What family does grand cormoran, grand cormoran atlantique belong to?

grand cormoran, grand cormoran atlantique (Phalacrocorax carbo) belongs to the genus Phalacrocorax, which is part of the taxonomic family Phalacrocoracidae.

Is grand cormoran, grand cormoran atlantique endangered?

No, grand cormoran, grand cormoran atlantique (Phalacrocorax carbo) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does grand cormoran, grand cormoran atlantique belong to?

grand cormoran, grand cormoran atlantique (Phalacrocorax carbo) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).

What are the closest relatives of grand cormoran, grand cormoran atlantique?

The closest relatives of grand cormoran, grand cormoran atlantique in the genus Phalacrocorax include Cormoran à aigrettes, Cormoran à cou brun, Cormoran à face rouge, Cormoran aptère, Cormoran de Brandt.