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Japanese Cormorant

Phalacrocorax capillatus

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Norway and Taiwan.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ウミウ
Chinese 丹氏鸕鷀〔暗綠鸕鷀〕
Spanish Cormorán japonés
French Cormoran de Temminck
German Japankormoran
Portuguese biguá-japonês
Russian Японский баклан

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Black-faced Cormorant
Phalacrocorax fuscescens
Least Concern
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Double-crested Cormorant
Phalacrocorax auritus
Least Concern
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Great Cormorant/European Shag
Phalacrocorax carbo
Least Concern
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Neotropic Cormorant
Phalacrocorax brasilianus
Least Concern
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Indian Cormorant
Phalacrocorax fuscicollis
Least Concern
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Spotted Shag
Phalacrocorax punctatus
Least Concern
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Little Black Cormorant
Phalacrocorax sulcirostris
Least Concern
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Bank Cormorant
Phalacrocorax neglectus
Endangered
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Japanese Cormorant?
The scientific name of Japanese Cormorant is Phalacrocorax capillatus. It belongs to the genus Phalacrocorax.
What is the conservation status of Japanese Cormorant?
Japanese Cormorant (Phalacrocorax capillatus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Japanese Cormorant live?
Japanese Cormorant is found in Distributed across Norway and Taiwan.. Countries include Norway, Taiwan.
What family does Japanese Cormorant belong to?
Japanese Cormorant (Phalacrocorax capillatus) belongs to the genus Phalacrocorax, which is part of the taxonomic family Phalacrocoracidae.
Is Japanese Cormorant endangered?
No, Japanese Cormorant (Phalacrocorax capillatus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Japanese Cormorant belong to?
Japanese Cormorant (Phalacrocorax capillatus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (동물).
What are the closest relatives of Japanese Cormorant?
The closest relatives of Japanese Cormorant in the genus Phalacrocorax include Bank Cormorant, Black-faced Cormorant, Double-crested Cormorant, Great Cormorant/European Shag, Neotropic Cormorant.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Phalacrocorax — 20 Species

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Bank Cormorant
Phalacrocorax neglectus
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Black-faced Cormorant
Phalacrocorax fuscescens
LC 🐾
Double-crested Cormorant
Phalacrocorax auritus
LC 🐾
Great Cormorant/European Shag
Phalacrocorax carbo
LC 🐾
Neotropic Cormorant
Phalacrocorax brasilianus
LC 🐾
Indian Cormorant
Phalacrocorax fuscicollis
LC
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Japanese Cormorant
Phalacrocorax capillatus
LC
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Spotted Shag
Phalacrocorax punctatus
LC 🐾
Little Black Cormorant
Phalacrocorax sulcirostris
LC 🐾
Magellanic Cormorant
Phalacrocorax magellanicus
NE 🐾
Pallas's Cormorant
Phalacrocorax perspicillatus
NE 🐾
Pelagic Cormorant
Phalacrocorax pelagicus
NE 🐾
Pied Cormorant
Phalacrocorax varius
LC 🐾
Pitt Island Shag
Phalacrocorax featherstoni
EN 🐾
Red-faced Cormorant
Phalacrocorax urile
NE 🐾
Red-legged Cormorant
Phalacrocorax gaimardi
NE 🐾
Socotra Cormorant
Phalacrocorax nigrogularis
VU 🐾
Brandt's Cormorant
Phalacrocorax penicillatus
NE 🐾
Cape Cormorant
Phalacrocorax capensis
EN 🐾
European Shag
Phalacrocorax aristotelis
VU
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