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Balearic Shearwater

Puffinus mauretanicus

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About

The Balearic Shearwater (Puffinus mauretanicus) is a species in the genus Puffinus. Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments. Like other members of its genus, this species plays a role in its native ecosystem.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (สัตว์)

Phylum

Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)

Class

Aves (นก)

Order

Procellariiformes (Procellariiformes)

Species

Puffinus mauretanicus (Balearic Shearwater)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ヨーヨッパミズナギドリ

Chinese 巴利阿里鹱

Spanish Pardela balear

French puffin des baléares

German Mittelmeer-sturmtaucher

Portuguese fura-bucho

Russian Балеарский буревестник

Similar Species in Puffinus

Black-vented Shearwater

Puffinus opisthomelas

Critically Endangered

Heinroth's Shearwater

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Balearic Shearwater?

The scientific name of Balearic Shearwater is Puffinus mauretanicus. It belongs to the genus Puffinus.

Where does Balearic Shearwater live?

Balearic Shearwater is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden.

What family does Balearic Shearwater belong to?

Balearic Shearwater (Puffinus mauretanicus) belongs to the genus Puffinus, which is part of the taxonomic family Procellariidae.

What kingdom does Balearic Shearwater belong to?

Balearic Shearwater (Puffinus mauretanicus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of Balearic Shearwater?

The closest relatives of Balearic Shearwater in the genus Puffinus include Barolo Shearwater, Audubon's Shearwater, Black-vented Shearwater, Bryan's Shearwater, Christmas Shearwater.