Localization

Amsterdam and St. Paul's Islands (T.A.A.F., France), Austral Islands​

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Threats

Introduced species (including Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae), exploitation of fishery resources

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Population

92 mature individuals, non-fragmented populations, increasing​

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U.I.C.N. : C.R. - Critically endangered

C.I.T.E.S : Not indexed

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Trade

France :

 

• Ministerial Decree of 14 August 1998

The destruction or removal of eggs or nests, the destruction, mutilation, capture or naturalization of individuals wherever they may be, living or dead, their transport, peddling, use, offering for sale, sale or purchase are prohibited.

 

Australia :

 

• Department of Environment and Heritage 2006

Plan to Reduce the Threat of Bycatch of Seabirds in Ocean Longline Operations 2006.

 

References :

Diomedea amsterdamensis (Amsterdam Albatross) (iucnredlist.org)

PNA_albatros_amsterdam_2018-2027.pdf (biodiversite.gouv.fr)