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Nazca Booby

Sula granti

Vulnerable

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Norway. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Suliformes (Suliformes)

Species

Sula granti (Nazca Booby)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ナスカカツオドリ

Chinese 橙嘴蓝脸鲣鸟

Spanish Piquero nazca

French Fou de Grant

German Nazcatölpel

Portuguese atobá-de-nazca

Russian Олуша Наска

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Nazca Booby?

The scientific name of Nazca Booby is Sula granti. It belongs to the genus Sula.

What is the conservation status of Nazca Booby?

Nazca Booby (Sula granti) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Nazca Booby live?

Nazca Booby is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Norway. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway.

What family does Nazca Booby belong to?

Nazca Booby (Sula granti) belongs to the genus Sula, which is part of the taxonomic family Sulidae.

Is Nazca Booby endangered?

Yes, Nazca Booby (Sula granti) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Nazca Booby belong to?

Nazca Booby (Sula granti) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Nazca Booby?

The closest relatives of Nazca Booby in the genus Sula include Blue-footed Booby, Brown Booby, Masked Booby, Peruvian Booby, Red-footed Booby.