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Larus hemprichii (Bruch, 1853) Sooty gull |
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| Family: | Laridae () | |||
| Max. size: | 47 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 510.0 g | |||
| Environment: | others; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Indian Ocean and the Mediterranean. | |||
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| Biology: | Total Length: 44 to 47 cm (Ref. 8812). A coastal kleptoparasite exhibiting plunge diving (Ref. 356). Common scavenger on beaches, also catches fish at water surface. Raids colonies of seabirds for eggs and chicks (Ref. 801). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | (LC); Date assessed: 08 August 2018 Ref. 123251) | |||
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