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Galapagos Shearwater

Puffinus subalaris

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Norway.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (hewan)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordates)
Class
Aves (burung)
Order
Procellariiformes (Procellariiformes)
Family
Procellariidae
Genus
Puffinus
Species
Puffinus subalaris (Galapagos Shearwater)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ガラパゴスミズナギドリ
Chinese 加岛鹱
Spanish Pardela de Galápagos, Pufino de Galápagos
French Puffin des Galapagos
German Galapagossturmtaucher
Russian Галапагосский буревестник

Similar Species in Puffinus

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Barolo Shearwater
Puffinus baroli
Not Evaluated
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Audubon's Shearwater
Puffinus lherminieri
Least Concern
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Black-vented Shearwater
Puffinus opisthomelas
Near Threatened
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Bryan's Shearwater
Puffinus bryani
Critically Endangered
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Christmas Shearwater
Puffinus nativitatis
Least Concern
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Manx Shearwater
Puffinus puffinus
Least Concern
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Heinroth's Shearwater
Puffinus heinrothi
Vulnerable
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Balearic Shearwater
Puffinus mauretanicus
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Galapagos Shearwater?
The scientific name of Galapagos Shearwater is Puffinus subalaris. It belongs to the genus Puffinus.
What is the conservation status of Galapagos Shearwater?
Galapagos Shearwater (Puffinus subalaris) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Galapagos Shearwater live?
Galapagos Shearwater is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Norway.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway.
What family does Galapagos Shearwater belong to?
Galapagos Shearwater (Puffinus subalaris) belongs to the genus Puffinus, which is part of the taxonomic family Procellariidae.
Is Galapagos Shearwater endangered?
No, Galapagos Shearwater (Puffinus subalaris) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Galapagos Shearwater belong to?
Galapagos Shearwater (Puffinus subalaris) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hewan).
What are the closest relatives of Galapagos Shearwater?
The closest relatives of Galapagos Shearwater in the genus Puffinus include Balearic Shearwater, Barolo Shearwater, Audubon's Shearwater, Black-vented Shearwater, Bryan's Shearwater.

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Puffinus — 20 Species

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Balearic Shearwater
Puffinus mauretanicus
NE 🐾
Barolo Shearwater
Puffinus baroli
NE 🐾
Audubon's Shearwater
Puffinus lherminieri
LC 🐾
Black-vented Shearwater
Puffinus opisthomelas
NT 🐾
Bryan's Shearwater
Puffinus bryani
CR 🐾
Christmas Shearwater
Puffinus nativitatis
LC 🐾
Manx Shearwater
Puffinus puffinus
LC
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Galapagos Shearwater
Puffinus subalaris
LC
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Heinroth's Shearwater
Puffinus heinrothi
VU 🐾
Hutton's Shearwater
Puffinus huttoni
EN 🐾
Little Shearwater
Puffinus assimilis
NE 🐾
Newell's Shearwater
Puffinus newelli
CR 🐾
Persian Shearwater
Puffinus persicus
LC 🐾
pink-footed shearwater
Puffinus creatopus
VU 🐾
Bannerman's Shearwater
Puffinus bannermani
EN 🐾
Sooty Shear Water
Puffinus griseus
NT 🐾
Townsend's Shearwater
Puffinus auricularis
CR 🐾
Tropical Shearwater
Puffinus bailloni
LC 🐾
Fluttering Shearwater
Puffinus gavia
LC 🐾
wedge-tailed shearwater
Puffinus pacificus
LC
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