Cassin's Auklet
Ptychoramphus aleuticus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–43 m
- Max size: 23 cm
- IUCN status: NT
A small auklet of the continental shelf, this seabird plunge dives after plankton and small prey within sight of the coast. Females can store sperm to delay fertilisation, and the species is listed as near threatened.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Aves › Charadriiformes › Alcidae › Ptychoramphus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 344115.
FAQ
- How deep does the Cassin's Auklet live?
- The Cassin's Auklet (Ptychoramphus aleuticus) is typically found at 0–43 m.
- How big does the Cassin's Auklet get?
- The Cassin's Auklet grows to about 23 cm.