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Tuamotu Sandpiper
Prosobonia parvirostris
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Endangered
Wingspan
20.9 cm
Weight
38.0 g
Family
Scolopacidae
Order
Charadriiformes
About
Tuamotu Sandpiper: 18–21 cm, small sandpiper endemic to a few remote predator-free coral atolls in the Tuamotu Archipelago, French Polynesia. Brown with white supercilium; short bill. Critically Endangered; restricted to two or three islands. Feeds on invertebrates in low coral scrub and shore. CR. Vulnerable to introduced predators.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 20.9 cm | 8.2 in |
| Weight | 38.0 g | 1.34 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Endangered
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Clutch Size
2
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Family | Scolopacidae (Sandpipers & Snipes) |
| Genus | Prosobonia |
| Species | Prosobonia parvirostris |
Distribution
Tuamotu Sandpiper has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Tuamotu Sandpiper endangered?
The Tuamotu Sandpiper has a conservation status of Endangered.
How big is the Tuamotu Sandpiper?
The Tuamotu Sandpiper has a wingspan of 20.9 cm, weight of 38.0 g.
What order and family does the Tuamotu Sandpiper belong to?
The Tuamotu Sandpiper (Prosobonia parvirostris) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Scolopacidae.
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