Larosterna inca (Lesson, 1827)
Inca tern
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Family:  Laridae ()
Max. size:  42 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 189.0 g
Environment:  others; marine
Distribution:  Eastern Pacific and Western Central Atlantic: Chile and Peru. Tropical and subtropical.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Total Length: 40 to 42 cm (Ref. 8812). Breed in rocky caves; Follows fishing vessels to get fish offal; Hunts with sea lions. Dipping; shallow plunge diving; coastal (Ref. 356).
IUCN Red List Status: Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 07 August 2018 (A2cde+3cde+4cde) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
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