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Chatham shag

Leucocarbo onslowi

Critically Endangered

About

The Chatham shag (Leucocarbo onslowi) is a species in the genus Leucocarbo. It is currently classified as Critically Endangered 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

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (สัตว์)

Phylum

Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)

Class

Aves (นก)

Order

Suliformes (Suliformes)

Species

Leucocarbo onslowi (Chatham shag)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese チャタムウ

Chinese 查坦島鸕鷀

Spanish Cormorán de las Chatham

French Cormoran des Chatham

German Chathamscharbe

Portuguese biguá-das-chatham

Russian Чатемский баклан

Similar Species in Leucocarbo

Leucocarbo bougainvillii

Leucocarbo verrucosus

Least Concern

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Guanay cormorant

Leucocarbo bougainvilliorum

Near Threatened

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Leucocarbo carunculatus

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Chatham shag?

The scientific name of Chatham shag is Leucocarbo onslowi. It belongs to the genus Leucocarbo.

What is the conservation status of Chatham shag?

Chatham shag (Leucocarbo onslowi) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

What family does Chatham shag belong to?

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

Is Chatham shag endangered?

Yes, Chatham shag (Leucocarbo onslowi) 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 Chatham shag belong to?

Chatham shag (Leucocarbo onslowi) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of Chatham shag?

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