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Kerguelen shag

Leucocarbo verrucosus

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 verrucosus (Kerguelen shag)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ケルゲレンヒメウ
Chinese 克岛鸬鹚
Spanish Cormorán de las Kerguelen
French Cormoran des Kerguelen
German Kerguelenscharb
Portuguese biguá-das-kerguelen
Russian Кергеленский 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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Imperial shag
Leucocarbo atriceps
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 Kerguelen shag?
The scientific name of Kerguelen shag is Leucocarbo verrucosus. It belongs to the genus Leucocarbo.
What is the conservation status of Kerguelen shag?
Kerguelen shag (Leucocarbo verrucosus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Kerguelen shag belong to?
Kerguelen shag (Leucocarbo verrucosus) belongs to the genus Leucocarbo, which is part of the taxonomic family Phalacrocoracidae.
Is Kerguelen shag endangered?
No, Kerguelen shag (Leucocarbo verrucosus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Kerguelen shag belong to?
Kerguelen shag (Leucocarbo verrucosus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of Kerguelen shag?
The closest relatives of Kerguelen shag in the genus Leucocarbo include Bounty shag, Campbell shag, Chatham shag, Guanay Cormorant, Imperial 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 🐾
Imperial shag
Leucocarbo atriceps
LC
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Kerguelen shag
Leucocarbo verrucosus
LC
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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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