About the Australian Gannet
The Australian Gannet (Morus serrator) is a species documented in our database. Learn more about this species through the information below.
Conservation Status
Australian Gannet is currently listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
Population Trend
stable
Current Threats
- Habitat loss due to coastal development
- Ocean pollution
- Disturbance from human activities
Photo Gallery
8 photos available
Geographic Distribution
Distribution by Region
Australia
Continent: Oceania
Country: Australia
Region: All coastal regions
Distribution Overview
The distribution of the species is large, and even though the population trend appears to be stable, the decline could have been overlooked because of the vast range size.
Quick Facts
- Size
- 84 - 95 cm
- Weight
- 2.3 - 3.6 kg
- Lifespan
- 25-35 years years
- Diet
- FishSquid
Habitat
MarineCoastal
Behavior
- Dives into the water at high speeds to catch fish
- Breeds in large colonies on coastal islands
- Spends most of their life at sea