VU Carnivore, Piscivore North Atlantic, Arctic
500–620 g
Weight
20–25 yrs
Lifespan
80 km/h
Top Speed
North Atlantic, Arctic
Found In
At just 500–620 g, the Atlantic Puffin is one of the lightest carnivore birds (#12 of 12). Found in North Atlantic, Arctic, it inhabits north atlantic, arctic habitats.
Recorded in Acadia National Park
The Atlantic Puffin has 1 field records across 1 park in the National Park Service biodiversity database.
| Park | Nativeness | Abundance | T&E Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acadia National Park | Unknown | NA | Species of Concern |
State / Federal Listings
Listed as threatened, endangered, or rare in 1 park record.
Size, Speed & Lifespan
| Metric | Atlantic Puffin | Carnivore Birds Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 0.6 kg | 2.3 kg | ↓ 76% |
| Height | 27.5 cm | — | — |
| Top Speed | 80 km/h | 33.5 km/h | ↑ 139% |
| Avg Speed | 40 km/h | — | — |
| Lifespan | 22.5 yrs | 18.8 yrs | ↑ 20% |
Range Across 2 Regions
Habitat: North Atlantic, Arctic
Found In: North Atlantic, Arctic
Coloration: Black, White
Behavior
Natural Predators
Social Structure
Recorded as Colony-based.
Reproduction & Lifespan
Gestation Period: 40 days
Offspring per Birth: 1
Lifespan: 20–25 years
Why It Is Vulnerable
VU Listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List — one of 34 species in this database with the same status.
Weight Rank Among Vulnerable Species
Ranked #30 of 34 by typical adult weight.
| # | Species | Weight | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | Kiwi | 1.0–3.3 kg | VU |
| 29 | Uakari | 2–3 kg | VU |
| 30 | Atlantic Puffin | 500–620 g | VU |
| 31 | Tuatara | Up to 1.5 kg | VU |
| 32 | Blobfish | N/A | VU |
| 33 | Slow Loris | 0.3–1.6 kg | VU |