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Puffin leucomèle

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 (animal)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordates)
Class
Aves (oiseau)
Order
Procellariiformes (Procellariiformes)
Family
Procellariidae
Genus
Calonectris
Species
Calonectris leucomelas (Puffin leucomèle)

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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Puffin cendré
Calonectris diomedea
Least Concern
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Puffin du Cap-Vert
Calonectris edwardsii
Near Threatened
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Puffin leucomèle?
The scientific name of Puffin leucomèle is Calonectris leucomelas. It belongs to the genus Calonectris.
What is the conservation status of Puffin leucomèle?
Puffin leucomèle (Calonectris leucomelas) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Puffin leucomèle live?
Puffin leucomèle 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 Puffin leucomèle belong to?
Puffin leucomèle (Calonectris leucomelas) belongs to the genus Calonectris, which is part of the taxonomic family Procellariidae.
What kingdom does Puffin leucomèle belong to?
Puffin leucomèle (Calonectris leucomelas) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).
What are the closest relatives of Puffin leucomèle?
The closest relatives of Puffin leucomèle in the genus Calonectris include Puffin cendré, Puffin du Cap-Vert.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Calonectris — 3 Species

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Puffin cendré
Calonectris diomedea
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Puffin du Cap-Vert
Calonectris edwardsii
NT
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Puffin leucomèle
Calonectris leucomelas
NT
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