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Albatros des Galapagos

Phoebastria irrorata

Critically Endangered

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Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, flooded grasslands and savannas, and montane grasslands and shrublands, among 4 distinct biome types within the Neotropic biogeographic realm.

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

Phoebastria irrorata (Albatros des Galapagos)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ガラパゴスアホウドリ

Chinese 加岛信天翁

Spanish Albatros de Galápagos

French Albatros des Galapagos

German Galapagosalbatros

Portuguese albatroz-das-galápagos

Russian Галапагосский альбатрос

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Phoebastria immutabilis

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Albatros des Galapagos?

The scientific name of Albatros des Galapagos is Phoebastria irrorata. It belongs to the genus Phoebastria.

What is the conservation status of Albatros des Galapagos?

Albatros des Galapagos (Phoebastria irrorata) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Albatros des Galapagos live?

Albatros des Galapagos 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 Albatros des Galapagos belong to?

Albatros des Galapagos (Phoebastria irrorata) belongs to the genus Phoebastria, which is part of the taxonomic family Diomedeidae.

Is Albatros des Galapagos endangered?

Yes, Albatros des Galapagos (Phoebastria irrorata) 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 Albatros des Galapagos belong to?

Albatros des Galapagos (Phoebastria irrorata) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).

What are the closest relatives of Albatros des Galapagos?

The closest relatives of Albatros des Galapagos in the genus Phoebastria include Albatros à pieds noirs, Albatros à queue courte, Albatros de Laysan.