Alagoas Antwren
Myrmotherula snowi
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Critically Endangered
Wingspan
10.3 cm
Weight
9.75 g
Family
Thamnophilidae
Order
Passeriformes
About
The Alagoas Antwren is a critically endangered antbird of northeastern Brazil, weighing about 10 g with a wingspan near 10 cm. It is restricted to very small forest fragments in Alagoas state and faces severe extinction pressure from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 10.3 cm | 4.1 in |
| Weight | 9.75 g | 0.34 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Critically Endangered
IUCN Red List
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Thamnophilidae |
| Genus | Myrmotherula |
| Species | Myrmotherula snowi |
Distribution
Alagoas Antwren has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Alagoas Antwren endangered?
The Alagoas Antwren has a conservation status of Critically Endangered.
How big is the Alagoas Antwren?
The Alagoas Antwren has a wingspan of 10.3 cm, weight of 9.75 g.
What order and family does the Alagoas Antwren belong to?
The Alagoas Antwren (Myrmotherula snowi) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Thamnophilidae.
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