Spotted Shag
Spotted Shag · BirdGacha
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Illustration · not to scale
- Body Mass
- 1.18 kg
- Diet
- Aquatic prey
- Migration
- Resident
⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale
Dagger-like or spear bill specialized for precision thrusts and instantaneous underwater strike acceleration (ATK 165).
Tightly preened water-repellent oiled plumage resisting freezing currents and dive water resistance (DEF 141).
* 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
2 · Subspecies & regional ranges
- Phalacrocorax punctatus punctatus
coastal North and n, e South Is. (New Zealand)
- Phalacrocorax punctatus oliveri
coastal sw South and Stewart is.
Frequently asked questions
What is its scientific name?
Phalacrocorax punctatus
Which family does it belong to?
Cormorants, Shags (Phalacrocoracidae)
Where is it found?
Australasia: coastal North & South and Stewart is. (New Zealand)
Sources & credits
📖 Open Full Article on Wikipedia- IOC World Bird List 15.2 ↗
- AVONET ↗
- Bird illustration credits ↗ · huashu-bird-sticker · PolyForm-Shield-1.0.0
- Illustration reference ↗ · · Macaulay Library terms
