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Black-vented Shearwater

Puffinus opisthomelas

Near Threatened

About

The Black-vented Shearwater (Puffinus opisthomelas) is a species in the genus Puffinus. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Found in Norway. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Norway. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (สัตว์)

Phylum

Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)

Class

Aves (นก)

Order

Procellariiformes (Procellariiformes)

Species

Puffinus opisthomelas (Black-vented Shearwater)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese クロハラミズナギドリ

Chinese 黑腹鹱

Spanish Pardela mexicana

French Puffin cul-noir

German Schwarzsteiß-Sturmtaucher

Portuguese bobo-de-ventre-preto

Similar Species in Puffinus

Critically Endangered

Heinroth's Shearwater

Puffinus mauretanicus

Not Evaluated

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Black-vented Shearwater?

The scientific name of Black-vented Shearwater is Puffinus opisthomelas. It belongs to the genus Puffinus.

What is the conservation status of Black-vented Shearwater?

Black-vented Shearwater (Puffinus opisthomelas) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Black-vented Shearwater live?

Black-vented Shearwater is found in Found in Norway. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Norway.

What family does Black-vented Shearwater belong to?

Black-vented Shearwater (Puffinus opisthomelas) belongs to the genus Puffinus, which is part of the taxonomic family Procellariidae.

What kingdom does Black-vented Shearwater belong to?

Black-vented Shearwater (Puffinus opisthomelas) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of Black-vented Shearwater?

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