Neotropic cormorant

Nannopterum brasilianum

The neotropic cormorant or olivaceous cormorant (Nannopterum brasilianum) is a medium-sized cormorant found throughout the American tropics and subtropics, from the middle Rio Grande and the Gulf and

Family: Phalacrocoracidae Order: Suliformes Conservation: Least Concern

About the Neotropic cormorant

The neotropic cormorant or olivaceous cormorant (Nannopterum brasilianum) is a medium-sized cormorant found throughout the American tropics and subtropics, from the middle Rio Grande and the Gulf and Californian coasts of the United States south through Mexico and Central America to southern South America, where it is called by the indigenous name of biguá. It also breeds in the Bahamas, Cuba, and Trinidad. It can be found both on coasts (including some mangrove areas) and in inland waters. There are at least two subspecies: N. b. mexicanum from Nicaragua northwards and N. b. brasilianum further south. In Peru, the neotropic cormorant is used by the Uru people for fishing.

Fun Facts About Neotropic cormorant

It also breeds in the Bahamas, Cuba, and Trinidad.

Conservation Status

The Neotropic cormorant is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. This species is currently stable and not at significant risk of population decline.

Taxonomy & Classification

Order	Suliformes
Family	Phalacrocoracidae
Genus	Nannopterum
Species	Nannopterum brasilianum

Range & Habitat