Marbled Murrelet Facts
Brachyramphus marmoratus
The marbled murrelet (Brachyramphus marmoratus) is a small seabird from the North Pacific. It is a member of the family Alcidae, which includes auklets, guillemots, murres and puffins.
- Diet
- Marbled murrelets forage in the ocean near shore and in inland saltwater areas such as bays, sounds, and saltwater passageways.
- Lifespan
- Up to 10 years (maximum recorded longevity)
Marbled Murrelet Facts at a Glance
The marbled murrelet (Brachyramphus marmoratus) is a small seabird from the North Pacific. It is a member of the family Alcidae, which includes auklets, guillemots, murres and puffins.
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.
What Do Marbled Murrelets Eat?
Marbled Murrelets have a carnivore diet that includes Marbled murrelets forage in the ocean near shore and in inland saltwater areas such as bays, sounds, and saltwater passageways.. The food available in their environment shapes how they find, hunt, forage for, or receive meals.
Marbled Murrelet Conservation Status
Marbled Murrelet is listed here as Endangered. 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 10 years (maximum recorded longevity)
- Weight
- 220 g
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