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Jamaica petrel

Pterodroma caribbaea

Critically Endangered
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Habitat & Distribution

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

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ジャマイカミズナギドリ
Chinese 牙买加圆尾鹱
Spanish Petrel jamaicano
French Pétrel de Jamaïque
German Jamaikasturmvogel
Russian Ямайский тайфунник

Similar Species in Pterodroma

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Atlantic Petrel
Pterodroma incerta
Endangered
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Barau's Petrel
Pterodroma baraui
Endangered
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Bermuda Petrel
Pterodroma cahow
Endangered
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Black-capped Petrel
Pterodroma hasitata
Endangered
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Black-winged Petrel
Pterodroma nigripennis
Least Concern
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Bonin Petrel
Pterodroma hypoleuca
Least Concern
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Chatham Petrel
Pterodroma axillaris
Vulnerable
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Collared Petrel
Pterodroma brevipes
Vulnerable
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Jamaica petrel?
The scientific name of Jamaica petrel is Pterodroma caribbaea. It belongs to the genus Pterodroma.
What is the conservation status of Jamaica petrel?
Jamaica petrel (Pterodroma caribbaea) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Jamaica petrel belong to?
Jamaica petrel (Pterodroma caribbaea) belongs to the genus Pterodroma, which is part of the taxonomic family Procellariidae.
Is Jamaica petrel endangered?
Yes, Jamaica petrel (Pterodroma caribbaea) 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 Jamaica petrel belong to?
Jamaica petrel (Pterodroma caribbaea) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Jamaica petrel?
The closest relatives of Jamaica petrel in the genus Pterodroma include Atlantic Petrel, Barau's Petrel, Bermuda Petrel, Black-capped Petrel, Black-winged Petrel.

Genus Pterodroma — 20 Species

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Atlantic Petrel
Pterodroma incerta
EN 🐾
Barau's Petrel
Pterodroma baraui
EN 🐾
Bermuda Petrel
Pterodroma cahow
EN 🐾
Black-capped Petrel
Pterodroma hasitata
EN 🐾
Black-winged Petrel
Pterodroma nigripennis
LC 🐾
Bonin Petrel
Pterodroma hypoleuca
LC 🐾
Chatham Petrel
Pterodroma axillaris
VU 🐾
Collared Petrel
Pterodroma brevipes
VU 🐾
Cook's Petrel
Pterodroma cookii
VU 🐾
Desertas Petrel
Pterodroma deserta
VU 🐾
Fea's Petrel
Pterodroma feae
NE 🐾
Galapagos Petrel
Pterodroma phaeopygia
CR 🐾
Gould's Petrel
Pterodroma leucoptera
VU 🐾
Great-winged Petrel
Pterodroma macroptera
LC 🐾
Hawaiian Petrel
Pterodroma sandwichensis
EN 🐾
Henderson Petrel
Pterodroma atrata
EN 🐾
Herald Petrel
Pterodroma heraldica
LC
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Jamaica petrel
Pterodroma caribbaea
CR
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Juan Fernandez Petrel
Pterodroma externa
VU 🐾
Kermadec Petrel
Pterodroma neglecta
LC
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