King shag (Leucocarbo carunculatus)
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Facts – King shag
| Also known as: | New Zealand king shag, rough-faced shag |
|---|---|
| Synonyms: | Phalacrocorax carunculatus |
| Kingdom | Animalia |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Pelecaniformes |
| Family | Phalacrocoracidae |
| Genus | Leucocarbo (1) |
Status – King shag
Classified as Vulnerable (VU) on the IUCN Red List (1).
Description – King shag
Information on the king shag is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.
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References
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IUCN Red List (August, 2009)
http://www.iucnredlist.org/
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