How deep does the Xantus' Murrelet live?

The Xantus' Murrelet (Synthliboramphus hypoleucus) is typically found at 0–25 m.

Xantus' Murrelet

Synthliboramphus hypoleucus

Group: Other
Typical depth: 0–25 m
IUCN status: EN

This small black and white seabird hunts by chasing fish underwater on half folded wings, working the warm clear water of the California Current within about 100 kilometres of shore. It nests in cliff crevices on a handful of islands, and predation and disturbance there have left it endangered.

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

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 344122.

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How deep does the Xantus' Murrelet live?: The Xantus' Murrelet (Synthliboramphus hypoleucus) is typically found at 0–25 m.