Bird
Great Cormorant Facts
Phalacrocorax carbo
- Lifespan
- Up to 32.1 years (maximum recorded longevity)
Great Cormorant Facts at a Glance
It belongs to the family Phalacrocoracidae in the order Suliformes. This profile is designed as a concise starting point; the source names below document the review basis.
Great Cormorant Conservation Status
Great Cormorant is listed here as Least Concern. 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 32.1 years (maximum recorded longevity)
- Weight
- 2,528.97 g
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