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Imperial shag

Leucocarbo atriceps

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (สัตว์)
Phylum
Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)
Class
Aves (นก)
Order
Suliformes (Suliformes)
Family
Phalacrocoracidae
Genus
Leucocarbo
Species
Leucocarbo atriceps (Imperial shag)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ズグロムナジロヒメウ
Chinese 蓝眼鸬鹚
Spanish Cormorán imperial
French Cormoran impérial
German Kaiserscharbe
Portuguese biguá-imperial
Russian Голубоглазый баклан

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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Guanay Cormorant
Leucocarbo bougainvillii
Near Threatened
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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 Imperial shag?
The scientific name of Imperial shag is Leucocarbo atriceps. It belongs to the genus Leucocarbo.
What is the conservation status of Imperial shag?
Imperial shag (Leucocarbo atriceps) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Imperial shag belong to?
Imperial shag (Leucocarbo atriceps) belongs to the genus Leucocarbo, which is part of the taxonomic family Phalacrocoracidae.
Is Imperial shag endangered?
No, Imperial shag (Leucocarbo atriceps) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Imperial shag belong to?
Imperial shag (Leucocarbo atriceps) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of Imperial shag?
The closest relatives of Imperial shag in the genus Leucocarbo include Bounty shag, Campbell shag, Chatham shag, Guanay Cormorant, 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 🐾
Guanay Cormorant
Leucocarbo bougainvillii
NT
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Imperial shag
Leucocarbo atriceps
LC
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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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