About the Socotra Cormorant
The Socotra cormorant is a threatened species of cormorant that is endemic to the Persian Gulf and the south-east coast of the Arabian Peninsula. It is also sometimes known as the Socotran cormorant or, more rarely, as the Socotra shag. Individuals occasionally migrate as far west as the Red Sea coast. Despite its name, it was only confirmed in 2005 that it breeds on the Socotra islands in the Indian Ocean.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Suliformes |
| Family | Cormorants and Shags (Phalacrocoracidae) |
| Species | Phalacrocorax nigrogularis |
| Species Codes | soccor1, SOCO |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Socotra Cormorant belong to?
The Socotra Cormorant (Phalacrocorax nigrogularis) belongs to the Cormorants and Shags family (Phalacrocoracidae), in the order Suliformes.
What is the conservation status of the Socotra Cormorant?
The Socotra Cormorant is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Socotra Cormorant?
The Socotra cormorant is a threatened species of cormorant that is endemic to the Persian Gulf and the south-east coast of the Arabian Peninsula. It is also sometimes known as the Socotran cormorant or, more rarely, as the Socotra shag. Individuals occasionally migrate as far west as the Red Sea coa...
Where can I report a Socotra Cormorant sighting?
You can log sightings of Socotra Cormorant on eBird (ebird.org) using species code soccor1, or on iNaturalist.
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