Kingdom Animalia Order Suliformes Genus Phalacrocorax Higher classification Phalacrocorax | Phylum Chordata Family Phalacrocoracidae Scientific name Phalacrocorax onslowi Rank Species | |
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Similar Pitt shag, Bounty shag, Otago shag, Auckland shag, New Zealand king shag | ||
The Chatham shag (Phalacrocorax onslowi), also known as the Chatham Island shag, is a species of bird in the family Phalacrocoracidae. It is endemic to New Zealand.
Its natural habitats are open seas and rocky shores. It is threatened by habitat loss, and considered critically endangered by the IUCN.
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