Black Guillemot
Cepphus grylle
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–50 m
- Max size: 36 cm
- IUCN status: LC
A small black and white seabird of the high Arctic, it chases fish underwater using its wings to fly through the sea, working the pack ice edge and shallow open water. It grows to about 36 centimetres and stays close to its breeding coasts year round.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Aves › Charadriiformes › Alcidae › Cepphus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 137130.
FAQ
- How deep does the Black Guillemot live?
- The Black Guillemot (Cepphus grylle) is typically found at 0–50 m.
- How big does the Black Guillemot get?
- The Black Guillemot grows to about 36 cm.