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fou de bassan

Morus bassanus

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇺🇸 United States

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (animal)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordates)
Class
Aves (oiseau)
Order
Suliformes (Suliformes)
Family
Sulidae
Genus
Morus
Species
Morus bassanus (fou de bassan)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese シロカツオドリ
Chinese 北方鰹鳥〔憨鰹鳥〕
Spanish Bobo norteño
French fou de bassan
German Basstölpel
Portuguese Ganso-patola-comum
Russian Северная олуша

Similar Species in Morus

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Fou austral
Morus serrator
Least Concern
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Fou du Cap
Morus capensis
Endangered
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Mûrier blanc
Morus alba
Not Evaluated
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Mûrier noir
Morus nigra
Not Evaluated
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mûrier rouge
Morus rubra
Least Concern
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Mexican mulberry
Morus microphylla
Least Concern
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Himalayan Mulberry
Morus macroura
Least Concern
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Texas Mulberry
Morus celtidifolia
Least Concern
View all species in Morus →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of fou de bassan?
The scientific name of fou de bassan is Morus bassanus. It belongs to the genus Morus.
Where does fou de bassan live?
fou de bassan is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, United States.
What family does fou de bassan belong to?
fou de bassan (Morus bassanus) belongs to the genus Morus, which is part of the taxonomic family Sulidae.
What kingdom does fou de bassan belong to?
fou de bassan (Morus bassanus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).
What are the closest relatives of fou de bassan?
The closest relatives of fou de bassan in the genus Morus include Fou austral, Fou du Cap, Mûrier blanc, Mûrier noir, mûrier rouge.

Native Range — 5 Countries

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Genus Morus — 9 Species

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Fou austral
Morus serrator
LC
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fou de bassan
Morus bassanus
NE
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Fou du Cap
Morus capensis
EN 🐾
Mûrier blanc
Morus alba
NE 🐾
Mûrier noir
Morus nigra
NE 🐾
mûrier rouge
Morus rubra
LC 🐾
Mexican mulberry
Morus microphylla
LC 🐾
Himalayan Mulberry
Morus macroura
LC 🐾
Texas Mulberry
Morus celtidifolia
LC
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