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Extinct

St. Helena Petrel

Pterodroma rupinarum

St. Helena Petrel (Pterodroma rupinarum) — Seabirds & Tubenoses of Oceans & Seabirds.

The St. Helena Petrel (Pterodroma rupinarum) is a member of the Procellariidae family found in Oceans & Seabirds. The IUCN Red List lists it as Extinct.

Conservation status

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EX Extinct

No reasonable doubt that the last individual has died.

Where it fits

  1. Class Aves
  2. Order Procellariiformes
  3. Family Procellariidae Petrels, Shearwaters, Diving Petrels
  4. Genus Pterodroma
  5. Species rupinarum

Where it lives

St. Helena (tropical southeastern Atlantic Ocean)

Quick facts

Family
Procellariidae
Order
Procellariiformes

Biology & behaviour

The St. Helena Petrel (Pterodroma rupinarum) belongs to the Procellariidae family of the order Procellariiformes. Its range spans Oceans & Seabirds. Its distribution covers AO St. Helena (tropical se Atlantic Ocean).

It is listed as Extinct on the IUCN Red List.

Frequently asked questions

Where does the St. Helena Petrel live?

The St. Helena Petrel is found across Oceans & Seabirds with a range covering AO St. Helena (tropical se Atlantic Ocean).

What family does the St. Helena Petrel belong to?

The St. Helena Petrel (Pterodroma rupinarum) belongs to the Procellariidae family, in the order Procellariiformes.

Is the St. Helena Petrel endangered?

It is listed as Extinct on the IUCN Red List

Conservation

Extinct

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