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Primary Traits
1,211.7 g
0 m
49
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Record section
Identity and Taxonomy
Scientific identity, taxonomic placement, and source lineage.
Scientific name
Phalacrocorax punctatus
English name
Spotted Shag
Order
Pelecaniformes
Family
Phalacrocoracidae
Genus
Phalacrocorax
Species
punctatus
Data source
HBW1, BOTW, D07
Record section
Conservation and Range
Threat status and geographic distribution signals.
Conservation status
Least Concern
Range restricted
No
Island endemic
Yes
Biogeographic realm
New Zealand & islands
Latitudinal zone
Temperate
Record section
Measurements
Mass and elevation values from the stored record.
Minimum female mass
770 g
Maximum female mass
1,610 g
Minimum male mass
850 g
Maximum male mass
1,670 g
Minimum unsexed mass
700 g
Maximum unsexed mass
1,670 g
Average mass
1,211.7 g
Minimum elevation
No data
Typical lower elevation
0 m
Typical upper elevation
0 m
Maximum elevation
No data
Elevation range
0 m
Typical elevation
0 m
Record section
Ecology
Habitat, diet, and specialization profile.
Primary habitat
Sea
Habitat breadth
3
Primary diet
Fish
Diet breadth
2
Diet specialization index
1.22
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Behavior and Reproduction
Breeding, nesting, incubation, and social traits.
Social behavior
Colonial
Mating system
No data
Cooperative breeding
No data
Nest type
Crevice
Nest substrate
Ground, Rock
Minimum broods per year
No data
Maximum broods per year
No data
Minimum clutch size
2
Maximum clutch size
4
Incubating sex
No data
Minimum incubation period
28 d
Maximum incubation period
35 d
Minimum fledging period
57 d
Maximum fledging period
71 d
Nest parasitism
No data
Average clutch size
3
Average fledging period
64 d
Record section
Mobility and Flight
Flight ability and movement pattern.
Flight status
Flies
Mobility patterns
Migratory