Hydrobates melania (Bonaparte, 1854) is a animal in the Hydrobatidae family, order Procellariiformes, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.

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Hydrobates melania (Bonaparte, 1854)

Hydrobates melania (Bonaparte, 1854)

Hydrobates melania, the black storm petrel, is a small seabird in the Hydrobatidae family, 23 cm long with a 46–51 cm wingspan.

Family
Genus
Hydrobates
Order
Procellariiformes
Class
Aves

About Hydrobates melania (Bonaparte, 1854)

The black storm petrel, scientifically named Hydrobates melania (Bonaparte, 1854), is a small seabird that belongs to the storm petrel family Hydrobatidae. This species measures 23 cm in body length, and has a wingspan that ranges from 46 to 51 cm.

Photo: (c) Rémi Bigonneau, all rights reserved, uploaded by Rémi Bigonneau

Taxonomy

Animalia Chordata Aves Procellariiformes Hydrobatidae Hydrobates

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