About the Cape Cormorant
The Cape cormorant, also known as the Cape shag, is a member of the cormorant family. It is endemic to the southwestern coast of Africa, and classified as "Endangered" by the IUCN. The Cape cormorant is most closely related to the great cormorant and Japanese cormorant.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Suliformes |
| Family | Cormorants and Shags (Phalacrocoracidae) |
| Species | Phalacrocorax capensis |
| Species Codes | capcor1, CACO |
| Conservation | EN Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Cape Cormorant belong to?
The Cape Cormorant (Phalacrocorax capensis) belongs to the Cormorants and Shags family (Phalacrocoracidae), in the order Suliformes.
What is the conservation status of the Cape Cormorant?
The Cape Cormorant is classified as "Endangered" (EN) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Cape Cormorant?
The Cape cormorant, also known as the Cape shag, is a member of the cormorant family. It is endemic to the southwestern coast of Africa, and classified as \"Endangered\" by the IUCN. The Cape cormorant is most closely related to the great cormorant and Japanese cormorant....
Where can I report a Cape Cormorant sighting?
You can log sightings of Cape Cormorant on eBird (ebird.org) using species code capcor1, or on iNaturalist.
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