Pincoya Storm Petrel

Overview

Pincoya Storm Petrel (Oceanites pincoyae) is a species of Austral Storm Petrels (Oceanitidae) in the order Albatrosses, Petrels and Shearwaters.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Oceanites; binomial: Oceanites pincoyae; authority: Harrison, P, Sallaberry, Gaskin, Baird, K, Jaramillo, Metz, Pearman, O'Keeffe, Dowdall, Enright, Fahy, Gilligan & Lillie, 2013.

Distribution

Breeding range: the Pacific Ocean.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

Pincoya Storm Petrel is a newly described species: Harrison et al., 2013 (see discussion in SACC 721 and decision to await resolution of issues). Possibly a subspecies of O. gracilis.