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Guanay Cormorant

Leucocarbo bougainvillii

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

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

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (สัตว์)
Phylum
Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)
Class
Aves (นก)
Order
Suliformes (Suliformes)
Family
Phalacrocoracidae
Genus
Leucocarbo
Species
Leucocarbo bougainvillii (Guanay Cormorant)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese グアナイムナジロヒメウ
Chinese 南美鸕鷀
Spanish Cormorán guanay
French Cormoran de Bougainville
German Guanoscharbe
Portuguese biguá-do-guano
Russian Баклан Бугенвиля

Similar Species in Leucocarbo

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Bounty shag
Leucocarbo ranfurlyi
Vulnerable
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Campbell shag
Leucocarbo campbelli
Vulnerable
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Chatham shag
Leucocarbo onslowi
Critically Endangered
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Imperial shag
Leucocarbo atriceps
Least Concern
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Kerguelen shag
Leucocarbo verrucosus
Least Concern
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Guanay cormorant
Leucocarbo bougainvilliorum
Near Threatened
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Rough-faced shag
Leucocarbo carunculatus
Vulnerable
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Auckland shag
Leucocarbo colensoi
Vulnerable
View all species in Leucocarbo →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Guanay Cormorant?
The scientific name of Guanay Cormorant is Leucocarbo bougainvillii. It belongs to the genus Leucocarbo.
What is the conservation status of Guanay Cormorant?
Guanay Cormorant (Leucocarbo bougainvillii) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Guanay Cormorant belong to?
Guanay Cormorant (Leucocarbo bougainvillii) belongs to the genus Leucocarbo, which is part of the taxonomic family Phalacrocoracidae.
What kingdom does Guanay Cormorant belong to?
Guanay Cormorant (Leucocarbo bougainvillii) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of Guanay Cormorant?
The closest relatives of Guanay Cormorant in the genus Leucocarbo include Bounty shag, Campbell shag, Chatham shag, Imperial shag, Kerguelen shag.

Genus Leucocarbo — 10 Species

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Bounty shag
Leucocarbo ranfurlyi
VU 🐾
Campbell shag
Leucocarbo campbelli
VU 🐾
Chatham shag
Leucocarbo onslowi
CR
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Guanay Cormorant
Leucocarbo bougainvillii
NT
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Imperial shag
Leucocarbo atriceps
LC 🐾
Kerguelen shag
Leucocarbo verrucosus
LC 🐾
Guanay cormorant
Leucocarbo bougainvilliorum
NT 🐾
Rough-faced shag
Leucocarbo carunculatus
VU 🐾
Auckland shag
Leucocarbo colensoi
VU 🐾
Stewart shag
Leucocarbo chalconotus
VU
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