Japanese Murrelet

Synthliboramphus wumizusume

Vulnerable

The Japanese Murrelet is a small, localized auk of waters around Japan and nearby East Asia. It nests on offshore islands and feeds at sea on small fish and planktonic prey. Its small population and threats at breeding islands make it Vulnerable.

Family

Alcidae

Group

Auks, Murres, and Puffins

Range

Japanese Murrelet Range — Waters and breeding islands around Japan and nearby East Asian coasts

Population

≈ 5.2K-9.4K

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