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カワウ (Great Cormorant/European Shag)

Phalacrocorax carbo

Least Concern
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カワウ（Phalacrocorax carbo）はIUCNレッドリストで軽度懸念（LC）に分類されています。分布域全体で広く生息し、個体群は安定しており、早急な保全上の懸念はありません。

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

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 カワウ?
The scientific name of カワウ is Phalacrocorax carbo. It belongs to the genus Phalacrocorax.
What is the conservation status of カワウ?
カワウ (Phalacrocorax carbo) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does カワウ live?
カワウ 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 カワウ belong to?
カワウ (Phalacrocorax carbo) belongs to the genus Phalacrocorax, which is part of the taxonomic family Phalacrocoracidae.
Is カワウ endangered?
No, カワウ (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 カワウ belong to?
カワウ (Phalacrocorax carbo) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (動物).
What are the closest relatives of カワウ?
The closest relatives of カワウ in the genus Phalacrocorax include アオノドヒメウ, インドヒメウ, ウミウ, ガラパゴスバネウ, キノドハナグロウ.

Native Range — 9 Countries

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Genus Phalacrocorax — 20 Species

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アオノドヒメウ
Phalacrocorax penicillatus
NE 🐾
インドヒメウ
Phalacrocorax fuscicollis
LC 🐾
ウミウ
Phalacrocorax capillatus
LC 🐾
ガラパゴスバネウ
Phalacrocorax harrisi
VU
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カワウ
Phalacrocorax carbo
LC
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キノドハナグロウ
Phalacrocorax capensis
EN 🐾
クロクビムナジロヒメウ
Phalacrocorax magellanicus
NE 🐾
ゴマダラウ
Phalacrocorax punctatus
LC 🐾
サカツラウ
Phalacrocorax gaimardi
NE 🐾
チシマウガラス
Phalacrocorax urile
NE 🐾
ナンベイヒメウ
Phalacrocorax brasilianus
LC 🐾
ハナグロウ
Phalacrocorax neglectus
EN 🐾
ピットウ
Phalacrocorax featherstoni
EN 🐾
ヒメウ
Phalacrocorax pelagicus
NE 🐾
ベーリングシマウ
Phalacrocorax perspicillatus
NE 🐾
ペルシャウ
Phalacrocorax nigrogularis
VU 🐾
マミジロウ
Phalacrocorax varius
LC 🐾
ミナミクロヒメウ
Phalacrocorax sulcirostris
LC 🐾
ミミヒメウ
Phalacrocorax auritus
LC 🐾
ムナジロウ
Phalacrocorax fuscescens
LC
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