About the Cape Gannet
The Cape gannet is a large seabird of the gannet family, Sulidae.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Suliformes |
| Family | Boobies and Gannets (Sulidae) |
| Species | Morus capensis |
| Species Codes | capgan1, CAGA |
| Conservation | EN Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Cape Gannet belong to?
The Cape Gannet (Morus capensis) belongs to the Boobies and Gannets family (Sulidae), in the order Suliformes.
What is the conservation status of the Cape Gannet?
The Cape Gannet is classified as "Endangered" (EN) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Cape Gannet?
The Cape gannet is a large seabird of the gannet family, Sulidae....
Where can I report a Cape Gannet sighting?
You can log sightings of Cape Gannet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code capgan1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Boobies and Gannets 11 species
More Birds in Order Suliformes
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Quick Stats
Suliformes
Order
11
Species in Family
1,172
iNat Observations
EN
IUCN Status
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