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Guanay cormorant

Leucocarbo bougainvilliorum

Near Threatened
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Habitat & Distribution

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

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Cormorán Guanay

Similar Species in Leucocarbo

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Auckland shag
Leucocarbo colensoi
Vulnerable
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Bounty shag
Leucocarbo ranfurlyi
Vulnerable
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Campbell shag
Leucocarbo campbelli
Vulnerable
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Chatham shag
Leucocarbo onslowi
Critically Endangered
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Guanay Cormorant
Leucocarbo bougainvillii
Near Threatened
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Imperial shag
Leucocarbo atriceps
Least Concern
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Kerguelen shag
Leucocarbo verrucosus
Least Concern
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Rough-faced shag
Leucocarbo carunculatus
Vulnerable
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Guanay cormorant?
The scientific name of Guanay cormorant is Leucocarbo bougainvilliorum. It belongs to the genus Leucocarbo.
What is the conservation status of Guanay cormorant?
Guanay cormorant (Leucocarbo bougainvilliorum) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Guanay cormorant belong to?
Guanay cormorant (Leucocarbo bougainvilliorum) belongs to the genus Leucocarbo, which is part of the taxonomic family Phalacrocoracidae.
What kingdom does Guanay cormorant belong to?
Guanay cormorant (Leucocarbo bougainvilliorum) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Guanay cormorant?
The closest relatives of Guanay cormorant in the genus Leucocarbo include Auckland shag, Bounty shag, Campbell shag, Chatham shag, Guanay Cormorant.

Genus Leucocarbo — 10 Species

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Auckland shag
Leucocarbo colensoi
VU 🐾
Bounty shag
Leucocarbo ranfurlyi
VU 🐾
Campbell shag
Leucocarbo campbelli
VU 🐾
Chatham shag
Leucocarbo onslowi
CR
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Guanay cormorant
Leucocarbo bougainvilliorum
NT
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Guanay Cormorant
Leucocarbo bougainvillii
NT 🐾
Imperial shag
Leucocarbo atriceps
LC 🐾
Kerguelen shag
Leucocarbo verrucosus
LC 🐾
Rough-faced shag
Leucocarbo carunculatus
VU 🐾
Stewart shag
Leucocarbo chalconotus
VU
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