Quick Facts
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Conservation Status
Conservation hubFaces a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
The Cape cormorant faces significant threats from overfishing, which reduces its food supply, and from entanglement in fishing gear. While there are ongoing efforts to monitor populations and mitigate bycatch, conservation successes are limited, and the species remains endangered. Responsible safari tourism helps by raising awareness of marine conservation issues and by supporting local communities who can become stewards of coastal ecosystems, indirectly benefiting seabirds like the Cape cormorant.
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.
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Where to Find
Top parks for Cape Cormorant. Sightings recorded in 18 safari areas total.
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