Cape Gannet Morus capensis
Critically Endangered
Southern African Range: Coastal Namibia, South
Africa
Area of Occupancy: 157,000 km2
Population Estimate: 13,080 pairs
Population Trend: Declining
Habitat: Marine waters, within
continental shelf, nearshore
islands
Threats: Insufficient food, by-catch
in long-line fisheries, loss of
suitable breeding habitat,
disturbance, predation,
pollution from oiling