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Flightless Cormorant

Phalacrocorax harrisi

Vulnerable

Habitat & Distribution

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

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

🇳🇴 Norway 🇪🇨 Ecuador

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (สัตว์)

Phylum

Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)

Class

Aves (นก)

Order

Suliformes (Suliformes)

Species

Phalacrocorax harrisi (Flightless Cormorant)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ガラパゴスバネウ

Chinese 弱翅鸬鹚

Spanish Cormorán No Volador

French Cormoran aptère

German Galapagosscharbe

Portuguese biguá-das-galápagos

Russian Галапагосский нелетающий баклан

Similar Species in Phalacrocorax

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นกกาน้ำปากยาว

Phalacrocorax fuscicollis

Double-crested Cormorant

Phalacrocorax auritus

Least Concern

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Neotropic Cormorant

Phalacrocorax brasilianus

Least Concern

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Spotted Shag

Phalacrocorax punctatus

Least Concern

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Japanese Cormorant

Phalacrocorax capillatus

Least Concern

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Black-faced Cormorant

Phalacrocorax fuscescens

Least Concern

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Bank Cormorant

Phalacrocorax neglectus

Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Flightless Cormorant?

The scientific name of Flightless Cormorant is Phalacrocorax harrisi. It belongs to the genus Phalacrocorax.

What is the conservation status of Flightless Cormorant?

Flightless Cormorant (Phalacrocorax harrisi) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Flightless Cormorant live?

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

What family does Flightless Cormorant belong to?

Flightless Cormorant (Phalacrocorax harrisi) belongs to the genus Phalacrocorax, which is part of the taxonomic family Phalacrocoracidae.

Is Flightless Cormorant endangered?

Yes, Flightless Cormorant (Phalacrocorax harrisi) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Flightless Cormorant belong to?

Flightless Cormorant (Phalacrocorax harrisi) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of Flightless Cormorant?

The closest relatives of Flightless Cormorant in the genus Phalacrocorax include นกกาน้ำปากยาว, นกกาน้ำใหญ่, Double-crested Cormorant, Neotropic Cormorant, Japanese Cormorant.