About the Guadalupe Murrelet
The Guadalupe murrelet or Xantus's murrelet is a small seabird found in the California Current system in the Pacific Ocean. This auk breeds on islands off California and Mexico. It is threatened by predators introduced to its breeding colonies and by oil spills.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Auks, Murres, and Puffins (Alcidae) |
| Species | Synthliboramphus hypoleucus |
| Species Codes | xanmur1, GUMU |
| Conservation | EN Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Guadalupe Murrelet belong to?
The Guadalupe Murrelet (Synthliboramphus hypoleucus) belongs to the Auks, Murres, and Puffins family (Alcidae), in the order Charadriiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Guadalupe Murrelet?
The Guadalupe Murrelet is classified as "Endangered" (EN) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Guadalupe Murrelet?
The Guadalupe murrelet or Xantus's murrelet is a small seabird found in the California Current system in the Pacific Ocean. This auk breeds on islands off California and Mexico. It is threatened by predators introduced to its breeding colonies and by oil spills....
Where can I report a Guadalupe Murrelet sighting?
You can log sightings of Guadalupe Murrelet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code xanmur1, or on iNaturalist.
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