Yelkouan Shearwater
Puffinus yelkouan
VU
Vulnerable
High risk of extinction in the wild
Source: IUCN Red List
About the Yelkouan Shearwater
The yelkouan shearwater, Levantine shearwater or Mediterranean shearwater (Puffinus yelkouan) is a medium-sized shearwater in the seabird family Procellariidae.
Key Facts
- Vulnerable - facing a high risk of extinction.
Classification
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the Yelkouan Shearwater?
The scientific name of the Yelkouan Shearwater is Puffinus yelkouan.
Is the Yelkouan Shearwater endangered?
The Yelkouan Shearwater is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
How many Yelkouan Shearwater sightings have been recorded?
1,212 observations of the Yelkouan Shearwater have been recorded on iNaturalist.
1,212
observations on iNaturalist
