Species

Cerorhinca monocerata (Rhinoceros auklet)

Cerorhinca monocerata. Photo: (c) Ad Konings, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

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The rhinoceros auklet (Cerorhinca monocerata) is a seabird and a close relative of the puffins. It is the only extant species of the genus Cerorhinca. Given its close relationship with the puffins, the common name rhinoceros puffin has been proposed for the species.

Humboldt Life
- Kingdom: Animalia (Animals)
  - Phylum: Chordata (Chordates)
    - Subphylum: Vertebrata (Vertebrates)
      - Class: Aves (Birds)
        Order: Charadriiformes (Shorebirds and allies)
        Family: Alcidae (Auks, murres, guillemots, and puffins)
        Genus: Cerorhinca (Rhinoceros auklets)
        Species: Cerorhinca monocerata (Rhinoceros auklet)

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