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Galapagos Petrel

Pterodroma phaeopygia

Critically Endangered

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Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and flooded grasslands and savannas, among 5 distinct biome types spanning the Neotropic and Oceanian realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

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.

🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Procellariiformes (Procellariiformes)

Species

Pterodroma phaeopygia (Galapagos Petrel)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ガラパゴスシロハラミズナギドリ

Chinese 暗腰圆尾鹱

Spanish Petrel de Galápagos

French Pétrel des Galapagos

German Galapagossturmvogel

Portuguese grazina-de-sobre-escuro

Russian Галапагосский тайфунник

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Pterodroma nigripennis

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Galapagos Petrel?

The scientific name of Galapagos Petrel is Pterodroma phaeopygia. It belongs to the genus Pterodroma.

What is the conservation status of Galapagos Petrel?

Galapagos Petrel (Pterodroma phaeopygia) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Galapagos Petrel live?

Galapagos Petrel 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 Galapagos Petrel belong to?

Galapagos Petrel (Pterodroma phaeopygia) belongs to the genus Pterodroma, which is part of the taxonomic family Procellariidae.

Is Galapagos Petrel endangered?

Yes, Galapagos Petrel (Pterodroma phaeopygia) 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 Galapagos Petrel belong to?

Galapagos Petrel (Pterodroma phaeopygia) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Galapagos Petrel?

The closest relatives of Galapagos Petrel in the genus Pterodroma include Atlantic Petrel, Barau's Petrel, Bermuda Petrel, Black-capped Petrel, Black-winged Petrel.