C IUCN · LC · Least Concern Suliformes Phalacrocoracidae

Japanese Cormorant

Phalacrocorax capillatus

CIOC 2581

Japanese Cormorant

Phalacrocorax capillatus

Suliformes · Phalacrocoracidae

Japanese Cormorant (Phalacrocorax capillatus).

ATK120

DEF127

2515 / 11068

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Illustration · not to scale

Body length: 81–92 cm
Body Mass: 2.8 kg
Wingspan: 152 cm
Diet: Aquatic prey
Migration: Resident

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 120

Dagger-like or spear bill specialized for precision thrusts and instantaneous underwater strike acceleration (ATK 120).

DEF 127

Tightly preened water-repellent oiled plumage resisting freezing currents and dive water resistance (DEF 127).

* These descriptions interpret game abilities, not measured physical strength. Generated scores use body mass, rarity and balancing rules; legacy cards retain manual values.

How to identify

Detailed field marks are not yet available. Use the linked sources to confirm an identification.

Similar species

Species-specific comparison notes are not yet available. Related birds below are not necessarily lookalikes.

Calls & songs

A playable recording is not currently available for this species.

🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: Palearctic: Northeastern Asian coasts: Southeastern Russia including Sakhalin & Southern Kuril Is. & Hokkaido to Kyushu (Northern to Southern Japan) & Korean Pen. and Northeastern China Habitat: Marine & Coastal

Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Phalacrocorax capillatus

Which family does it belong to?

Cormorants, Shags (Phalacrocoracidae)

Where is it found?

Palearctic: Northeastern Asian coasts: Southeastern Russia including Sakhalin & Southern Kuril Is. & Hokkaido to Kyushu (Northern to Southern Japan) & Korean Pen. and Northeastern China