Atlantic Puffin
Photo: Charles J. Sharp · CC BY-SA 4.0
Bird

Atlantic Puffin Facts

Fratercula arctica

BirdCarnivore
Lifespan
Up to 45 years (maximum recorded longevity)

Atlantic Puffin Facts at a Glance

It belongs to the family Alcidae in the order Charadriiformes. This profile is designed as a concise starting point; the source names below document the review basis.

Atlantic Puffin Conservation Status

Atlantic Puffin is listed here as Vulnerable. Protecting habitat, maintaining healthy prey or food sources, and reducing human pressure are important parts of conserving wild populations.

Quick facts

Diet
Carnivore
Lifespan
Up to 45 years (maximum recorded longevity)
Weight
593.01 g

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Animal facts are reviewed against the references below. The photograph remains available under the stated license.