About the Craveri's Murrelet
Craveri's murrelet is a small seabird which breeds on offshore islands in both the Pacific Ocean and the Gulf of California off the Baja peninsula of Mexico. It also wanders fairly regularly as far as central California in the US, primarily during post-breeding dispersal. It is almost never seen from or near the shore. With an estimated population of 6,000-10,000 breeding pairs, its population is listed as vulnerable.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Auks, Murres, and Puffins (Alcidae) |
| Species | Synthliboramphus craveri |
| Species Codes | cramur, CRMU |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Craveri's Murrelet belong to?
The Craveri's Murrelet (Synthliboramphus craveri) belongs to the Auks, Murres, and Puffins family (Alcidae), in the order Charadriiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Craveri's Murrelet?
The Craveri's Murrelet is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Craveri's Murrelet?
Craveri's murrelet is a small seabird which breeds on offshore islands in both the Pacific Ocean and the Gulf of California off the Baja peninsula of Mexico. It also wanders fairly regularly as far as central California in the US, primarily during post-breeding dispersal. It is almost never seen fro...
Where can I report a Craveri's Murrelet sighting?
You can log sightings of Craveri's Murrelet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code cramur, or on iNaturalist.
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