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Socotra Cormorant

Phalacrocorax nigrogularis

Vulnerable

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Norway. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (สัตว์)
Phylum
Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)
Class
Aves (นก)
Order
Suliformes (Suliformes)
Family
Phalacrocoracidae
Genus
Phalacrocorax
Species
Phalacrocorax nigrogularis (Socotra Cormorant)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ペルシャウ
Chinese 黑喉鸕鷀
Spanish Cormorán de Socotora
French Cormoran de Socotra
German Sokotrakormoran
Portuguese corvo-marinho-arábico
Russian Персидский баклан
Arabic غاق سوقطرة

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Phalacrocorax carbo
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Double-crested Cormorant
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Neotropic Cormorant
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Japanese Cormorant
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Socotra Cormorant?
The scientific name of Socotra Cormorant is Phalacrocorax nigrogularis. It belongs to the genus Phalacrocorax.
What is the conservation status of Socotra Cormorant?
Socotra Cormorant (Phalacrocorax nigrogularis) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Socotra Cormorant live?
Socotra Cormorant is found in Found in Norway. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Norway.
What family does Socotra Cormorant belong to?
Socotra Cormorant (Phalacrocorax nigrogularis) belongs to the genus Phalacrocorax, which is part of the taxonomic family Phalacrocoracidae.
Is Socotra Cormorant endangered?
Yes, Socotra Cormorant (Phalacrocorax nigrogularis) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Socotra Cormorant belong to?
Socotra Cormorant (Phalacrocorax nigrogularis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of Socotra Cormorant?
The closest relatives of Socotra Cormorant in the genus Phalacrocorax include นกกาน้ำปากยาว, นกกาน้ำใหญ่, Double-crested Cormorant, Neotropic Cormorant, Japanese Cormorant.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Phalacrocorax — 20 Species

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นกกาน้ำปากยาว
Phalacrocorax fuscicollis
LC 🐾
นกกาน้ำใหญ่
Phalacrocorax carbo
LC 🐾
Double-crested Cormorant
Phalacrocorax auritus
LC 🐾
Neotropic Cormorant
Phalacrocorax brasilianus
LC 🐾
Japanese Cormorant
Phalacrocorax capillatus
LC 🐾
Spotted Shag
Phalacrocorax punctatus
LC 🐾
Little Black Cormorant
Phalacrocorax sulcirostris
LC 🐾
Magellanic Cormorant
Phalacrocorax magellanicus
NE 🐾
Pallas's Cormorant
Phalacrocorax perspicillatus
NE 🐾
Pelagic Cormorant
Phalacrocorax pelagicus
NE 🐾
Pied Cormorant
Phalacrocorax varius
LC 🐾
Pitt Island Shag
Phalacrocorax featherstoni
EN 🐾
Red-faced Cormorant
Phalacrocorax urile
NE 🐾
Red-legged Cormorant
Phalacrocorax gaimardi
NE
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Socotra Cormorant
Phalacrocorax nigrogularis
VU
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Brandt's Cormorant
Phalacrocorax penicillatus
NE 🐾
Cape Cormorant
Phalacrocorax capensis
EN 🐾
European Shag
Phalacrocorax aristotelis
VU 🐾
Bank Cormorant
Phalacrocorax neglectus
EN 🐾
Flightless Cormorant
Phalacrocorax harrisi
VU
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