ENEndangered
Cape Gannet
Morus capensis
Declining
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cape_gannet
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Marine oceanic· majorMarine neritic· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies recoveryLegislation
Other threatened species in SULIDAE
Threatened in Angola
Frequently asked questions
Why is Cape Gannet classified as Endangered?
Cape Gannet is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Cape Gannet live?
Cape Gannet occurs in Angola, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, South Africa, and Tanzania. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Cape Gannet?
The main threats to Cape Gannet are 11.4, 3.2, and 5.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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