Northern Royal Albatross
Diomedea sanfordi
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–5 m
- IUCN status: EN
A great ocean wanderer of the southern seas, the northern royal albatross spends most of its life offshore, gliding low over the swell. It feeds at the surface, seizing squid and fish or scavenging scraps, and its small breeding range leaves it listed as endangered.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Aves › Procellariiformes › Diomedeidae › Diomedea
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 379386.
FAQ
- How deep does the Northern Royal Albatross live?
- The Northern Royal Albatross (Diomedea sanfordi) is typically found at 0–5 m.