Southern Royal Albatross

Overview

Southern Royal Albatross (Diomedea epomophora) is a species of Albatrosses (Diomedeidae) in the order Albatrosses, Petrels and Shearwaters.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Diomedea; binomial: Diomedea epomophora; authority: Lesson, RP, 1825.

Distribution

Breeding range: the Pacific Ocean. Non-breeding range: widespread all s temperate and subantarctic oceans.

Conservation Status

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

Remarks

Change English name of Diomedea epomophora to Southern Royal Albatross with split of D. sanfordi.