How deep does the Whiskered Auklet live?

The Whiskered Auklet (Aethia pygmaea) is typically found at 0–24 m.

How big does the Whiskered Auklet get?

The Whiskered Auklet grows to about 18 cm.

Whiskered Auklet

Aethia pygmaea

Group: Other
Typical depth: 0–24 m
Max size: 18 cm
IUCN status: LC

A tiny seabird barely the length of your hand, the whiskered auklet wears fine plumes that curl forward from its face like ornaments. It dives and swims after plankton in cold coastal waters, usually within ten or so kilometres of the rocky islands where it breeds.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Aves › Charadriiformes › Alcidae › Aethia

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 344017.

FAQ

How deep does the Whiskered Auklet live?: The Whiskered Auklet (Aethia pygmaea) is typically found at 0–24 m.
How big does the Whiskered Auklet get?: The Whiskered Auklet grows to about 18 cm.