Cape Cormorant
Phalacrocorax capensis
The Cape cormorant, also known as the Cape shag, is a member of the cormorant family. It is endemic to the southwestern coast of Africa, and classified as "Endangered" by the IUCN. The Cape cormorant is most closely related to the great cormorant and Japanese cormorant.
- Scientific name
- Phalacrocorax capensis
- Family
- Cormorants and Shags
- IUCN status
- EN