Craveri's murrelet
Synthliboramphus craveri
Craveri's murrelet (Synthliboramphus craveri) is a small seabird which breeds on offshore islands in both the Pacific Ocean and the Gulf of California off the Baja peninsula of Mexico.
About the Craveri's murrelet
Craveri's murrelet (Synthliboramphus craveri) is a small seabird which breeds on offshore islands in both the Pacific Ocean and the Gulf of California off the Baja peninsula of Mexico. It also wanders fairly regularly as far as central California in the US, primarily during post-breeding dispersal. It is almost never seen from or near the shore. With an estimated population of 6,000-10,000 breeding pairs, its population is listed as vulnerable.
Fun Facts About Craveri's murrelet
- With an estimated population of 6,000-10,000 breeding pairs, its population is listed as vulnerable.
- It also wanders fairly regularly as far as central California in the US, primarily during post-breeding dispersal.
- Craveri's murrelet (Synthliboramphus craveri) is a small seabird which breeds on offshore islands in both the Pacific Ocean and the Gulf of California off the Baja peninsula of Mexico.
Conservation Status
The Craveri's murrelet is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. This species faces threats that could impact its population if conservation measures are not maintained.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Alcidae |
| Genus | Synthliboramphus |
| Species | Synthliboramphus craveri |
Range & Habitat
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