Amaui

Amaui

Myadestes woahensis

Extinct
Family
Turdidae
Order
Passeriformes

About

The Amaui was a thrush endemic to Oahu, Hawaii, now extinct. It belonged to the family Turdidae and was lost due to habitat destruction and introduced predators, leaving no living representatives of its lineage on the island.

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Extinct
IUCN Red List

Taxonomy

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family Turdidae (Thrushes)
Genus Myadestes
Species Myadestes woahensis

Distribution

Amaui has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Amaui endangered?
The Amaui has a conservation status of Extinct.
What order and family does the Amaui belong to?
The Amaui (Myadestes woahensis) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Turdidae.

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