About the Mascarene Petrel
The Mascarene petrel is a medium-sized, dark petrel.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Shearwaters and Petrels (Procellariidae) |
| Species | Pseudobulweria aterrima |
| Species Codes | maspet1, MAPE |
| Conservation | CR Critically Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Mascarene Petrel belong to?
The Mascarene Petrel (Pseudobulweria aterrima) belongs to the Shearwaters and Petrels family (Procellariidae), in the order Procellariiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Mascarene Petrel?
The Mascarene Petrel is classified as "Critically Endangered" (CR) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Mascarene Petrel?
The Mascarene petrel is a medium-sized, dark petrel....
Where can I report a Mascarene Petrel sighting?
You can log sightings of Mascarene Petrel on eBird (ebird.org) using species code maspet1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Procellariiformes
Order
100
Species in Family
3
iNat Observations
CR
IUCN Status
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