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Little Shearwater

Puffinus assimilis

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Norway and Sweden.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ヒメミズナギドリ
Chinese 小鸌
Spanish Pardela semejante
French Puffin semblable
German Zwergsturmtaucher
Portuguese pardela-pequena
Russian Малый буревестник

Similar Species in Puffinus

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Barolo Shearwater
Puffinus baroli
Not Evaluated
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Audubon's Shearwater
Puffinus lherminieri
Least Concern
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Black-vented Shearwater
Puffinus opisthomelas
Near Threatened
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Bryan's Shearwater
Puffinus bryani
Critically Endangered
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Christmas Shearwater
Puffinus nativitatis
Least Concern
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Manx Shearwater
Puffinus puffinus
Least Concern
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Galapagos Shearwater
Puffinus subalaris
Least Concern
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Balearic Shearwater
Puffinus mauretanicus
Not Evaluated
View all species in Puffinus →

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Procellariiformes
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Procellariidae
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Puffinus
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Little Shearwater?
The scientific name of Little Shearwater is Puffinus assimilis. It belongs to the genus Puffinus.
Where does Little Shearwater live?
Little Shearwater is found in Distributed across Norway and Sweden.. Countries include Norway, Sweden.
What family does Little Shearwater belong to?
Little Shearwater (Puffinus assimilis) belongs to the genus Puffinus, which is part of the taxonomic family Procellariidae.
What kingdom does Little Shearwater belong to?
Little Shearwater (Puffinus assimilis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of Little Shearwater?
The closest relatives of Little Shearwater in the genus Puffinus include Balearic Shearwater, Barolo Shearwater, Audubon's Shearwater, Black-vented Shearwater, Bryan's Shearwater.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Puffinus — 20 Species

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Balearic Shearwater
Puffinus mauretanicus
NE 🐾
Barolo Shearwater
Puffinus baroli
NE 🐾
Audubon's Shearwater
Puffinus lherminieri
LC 🐾
Black-vented Shearwater
Puffinus opisthomelas
NT 🐾
Bryan's Shearwater
Puffinus bryani
CR 🐾
Christmas Shearwater
Puffinus nativitatis
LC 🐾
Manx Shearwater
Puffinus puffinus
LC 🐾
Galapagos Shearwater
Puffinus subalaris
LC 🐾
Heinroth's Shearwater
Puffinus heinrothi
VU 🐾
Hutton's Shearwater
Puffinus huttoni
EN
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Little Shearwater
Puffinus assimilis
NE
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Newell's Shearwater
Puffinus newelli
CR 🐾
Persian Shearwater
Puffinus persicus
LC 🐾
pink-footed shearwater
Puffinus creatopus
VU 🐾
Bannerman's Shearwater
Puffinus bannermani
EN 🐾
Sooty Shear Water
Puffinus griseus
NT 🐾
Townsend's Shearwater
Puffinus auricularis
CR 🐾
Tropical Shearwater
Puffinus bailloni
LC 🐾
Fluttering Shearwater
Puffinus gavia
LC 🐾
wedge-tailed shearwater
Puffinus pacificus
LC
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