LC Carnivore Coastal Areas
0.4–1 kg
Weight
Up to 20 yrs
Lifespan
17 km/h
Top Speed
North Pacific
Found In
Endemic to North Pacific, the Tufted Puffin is a carnivore species inhabiting coastal areas habitats. Weighing 0.4–1 kg, it is classified as Least Concern.
Recorded in Olympic National Park
The Tufted Puffin has 1 field records across 1 park in the National Park Service biodiversity database, listed as native in 1 record.
| Park | Nativeness | Abundance | T&E Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic National Park | Native | Uncommon | Resolved Taxonomy |
State / Federal Listings
Listed as threatened, endangered, or rare in 1 park record.
Size, Speed & Lifespan
| Metric | Tufted Puffin | Carnivore Birds Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 0.7 kg | 2.3 kg | ↓ 70% |
| Height | 38 cm | — | — |
| Top Speed | 17 km/h | 33.5 km/h | ↓ 49% |
| Avg Speed | 17 km/h | — | — |
| Lifespan | 20 yrs | 18.8 yrs | ↑ 7% |
Endemic to North Pacific
Habitat: Coastal Areas
Found In: North Pacific
Coloration: Black, White
Behavior
Natural Predators
Social Structure
Recorded as Social groups.
Reproduction & Lifespan
Gestation Period: 122–130 days
Offspring per Birth: 1
Lifespan: Up to 20 years
Population & Outlook
LC Listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List — one of 66 species in this database with the same status.
Weight Rank Among Least Concern Species
Ranked #65 of 66 by typical adult weight.
| # | Species | Weight | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63 | Thorny Devil | Up to 85 g | LC |
| 64 | Toco Toucan | 540–700 g | LC |
| 65 | Tufted Puffin | 0.4–1 kg | LC |
| 66 | Vampire Bat | Up to 50 g | LC |