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ガラパゴスアホウドリ (Waved Albatross)

Phoebastria irrorata

Critically Endangered

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.

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of ガラパゴスアホウドリ?
The scientific name of ガラパゴスアホウドリ is Phoebastria irrorata. It belongs to the genus Phoebastria.
What is the conservation status of ガラパゴスアホウドリ?
ガラパゴスアホウドリ (Phoebastria irrorata) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.
Where does ガラパゴスアホウドリ live?
ガラパゴスアホウドリ 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 ガラパゴスアホウドリ belong to?
ガラパゴスアホウドリ (Phoebastria irrorata) belongs to the genus Phoebastria, which is part of the taxonomic family Diomedeidae.
Is ガラパゴスアホウドリ endangered?
Yes, ガラパゴスアホウドリ (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 ガラパゴスアホウドリ belong to?
ガラパゴスアホウドリ (Phoebastria irrorata) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (動物).
What are the closest relatives of ガラパゴスアホウドリ?
The closest relatives of ガラパゴスアホウドリ in the genus Phoebastria include アホウドリ, クロアシアホウドリ, コアホウドリ.

Native Range — 3 Countries

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