About the Light-mantled Albatross
The light-mantled albatross, also known as the grey-mantled albatross or the light-mantled sooty albatross, is a small albatross in the genus Phoebetria, which it shares with the sooty albatross. The light-mantled albatross was first described as Phoebetria palpebrata by Johann Reinhold Forster, in 1785, based on a specimen from south of the Cape of Good Hope.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Albatrosses (Diomedeidae) |
| Species | Phoebetria palpebrata |
| Species Codes | limalb1, LMAL, LMSA |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Light-mantled Albatross belong to?
The Light-mantled Albatross (Phoebetria palpebrata) belongs to the Albatrosses family (Diomedeidae), in the order Procellariiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Light-mantled Albatross?
The Light-mantled Albatross is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Light-mantled Albatross?
The light-mantled albatross, also known as the grey-mantled albatross or the light-mantled sooty albatross, is a small albatross in the genus Phoebetria, which it shares with the sooty albatross. The light-mantled albatross was first described as Phoebetria palpebrata by Johann Reinhold Forster, in ...
Where can I report a Light-mantled Albatross sighting?
You can log sightings of Light-mantled Albatross on eBird (ebird.org) using species code limalb1, or on iNaturalist.
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