Manx Shearwater Facts Puffinus puffinus
The Manx shearwater (Puffinus puffinus) is a medium-sized shearwater in the seabird family Procellariidae.
- Diet
- The Manx shearwater feeds on small fish (herrings, sprats, and sand eels), crustaceans, cephalopods, and surface offal.
- Lifespan
- Up to 50.9 years (maximum recorded longevity)
Classification
Family: Procellariidae. Order: Procellariiformes.
What Do Manx Shearwaters Eat?
Diet classification: Carnivore. Recorded foods: the Manx shearwater feeds on small fish (herrings, sprats, and sand eels), crustaceans, cephalopods, and surface offal.
Manx Shearwater Conservation Status
Manx Shearwater 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 50.9 years (maximum recorded longevity)
- Weight
- 453.26 g
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