About the Japanese Cormorant
The Japanese cormorant, also known as Temminck's cormorant, is a cormorant native to the east Palearctic.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Suliformes |
| Family | Cormorants and Shags (Phalacrocoracidae) |
| Species | Phalacrocorax capillatus |
| Species Codes | japcor1, JACO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Japanese Cormorant belong to?
The Japanese Cormorant (Phalacrocorax capillatus) belongs to the Cormorants and Shags family (Phalacrocoracidae), in the order Suliformes.
How can I identify the Japanese Cormorant?
The Japanese cormorant, also known as Temminck's cormorant, is a cormorant native to the east Palearctic....
Where can I report a Japanese Cormorant sighting?
You can log sightings of Japanese Cormorant on eBird (ebird.org) using species code japcor1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Suliformes
Order
34
Species in Family
2,174
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