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Northern Gannet

Morus bassanus

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇺🇸 United States

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (สัตว์)
Phylum
Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)
Class
Aves (นก)
Order
Suliformes (Suliformes)
Family
Sulidae
Genus
Morus
Species
Morus bassanus (Northern Gannet)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese シロカツオドリ
Chinese 北方鰹鳥〔憨鰹鳥〕
Spanish Bobo norteño
French fou de bassan
German Basstölpel
Portuguese Ganso-patola-comum
Russian Северная олуша

Similar Species in Morus

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Black Mulberry
Morus nigra
Not Evaluated
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Mulberry
Morus alba
Not Evaluated
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Red Mulberry
Morus rubra
Least Concern
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Himalayan Mulberry
Morus macroura
Least Concern
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Mexican mulberry
Morus microphylla
Least Concern
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Australasian Gannet
Morus serrator
Least Concern
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Texas Mulberry
Morus celtidifolia
Least Concern
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Cape Gannet
Morus capensis
Endangered
View all species in Morus →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Northern Gannet?
The scientific name of Northern Gannet is Morus bassanus. It belongs to the genus Morus.
Where does Northern Gannet live?
Northern Gannet is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, United States.
What family does Northern Gannet belong to?
Northern Gannet (Morus bassanus) belongs to the genus Morus, which is part of the taxonomic family Sulidae.
What kingdom does Northern Gannet belong to?
Northern Gannet (Morus bassanus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of Northern Gannet?
The closest relatives of Northern Gannet in the genus Morus include Black Mulberry, Mulberry, Red Mulberry, Himalayan Mulberry, Mexican mulberry.

Native Range — 5 Countries

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Genus Morus — 9 Species

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Black Mulberry
Morus nigra
NE 🐾
Mulberry
Morus alba
NE
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Northern Gannet
Morus bassanus
NE
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Red Mulberry
Morus rubra
LC 🐾
Himalayan Mulberry
Morus macroura
LC 🐾
Mexican mulberry
Morus microphylla
LC 🐾
Australasian Gannet
Morus serrator
LC 🐾
Texas Mulberry
Morus celtidifolia
LC 🐾
Cape Gannet
Morus capensis
EN
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