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Bounty shag

Leucocarbo ranfurlyi

Vulnerable

About

The Bounty Shag (Leucocarbo ranfurlyi) is a species in the genus Leucocarbo. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (สัตว์)

Phylum

Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)

Class

Aves (นก)

Order

Suliformes (Suliformes)

Species

Leucocarbo ranfurlyi (Bounty shag)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese バウンティヒメウ

Chinese 班提島鸕鷀

Spanish Cormorán de las Bounty

French Cormoran de Bounty

German Bountyscharbe

Portuguese biguá-das-bounty

Russian Баунтисский баклан

Similar Species in Leucocarbo

Critically Endangered

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Guanay Cormorant

Leucocarbo bougainvillii

Leucocarbo verrucosus

Least Concern

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Guanay cormorant

Leucocarbo bougainvilliorum

Near Threatened

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Rough-faced shag

Leucocarbo carunculatus

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Bounty shag?

The scientific name of Bounty shag is Leucocarbo ranfurlyi. It belongs to the genus Leucocarbo.

What is the conservation status of Bounty shag?

Bounty shag (Leucocarbo ranfurlyi) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.

What family does Bounty shag belong to?

Bounty shag (Leucocarbo ranfurlyi) belongs to the genus Leucocarbo, which is part of the taxonomic family Phalacrocoracidae.

Is Bounty shag endangered?

Yes, Bounty shag (Leucocarbo ranfurlyi) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Bounty shag belong to?

Bounty shag (Leucocarbo ranfurlyi) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of Bounty shag?

The closest relatives of Bounty shag in the genus Leucocarbo include Campbell shag, Chatham shag, Guanay Cormorant, Imperial shag, Kerguelen shag.