How deep does the Parakeet Auklet live?

The Parakeet Auklet (Aethia psittacula) is typically found at 0–49 m.

Parakeet Auklet

Aethia psittacula

Group: Other
Typical depth: 0–49 m
IUCN status: LC

A small stocky auklet of the open North Pacific, it favours less productive waters and dives in pursuit of its food, including jellyfish. It chases prey underwater on short wings, working down to about 50 metres, and remains common enough to sit at low concern.

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

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 422957.

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How deep does the Parakeet Auklet live?: The Parakeet Auklet (Aethia psittacula) is typically found at 0–49 m.