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Negros Fruit-dove
Ptilinopus arcanus
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Critically Endangered
Wingspan
20.0 cm
Weight
85.9 g
Family
Columbidae
Order
Columbiformes
About
Negros Fruit-dove (Ptilinopus arcanus), 20 cm. Known from a single specimen collected on Negros Island, Philippines, in 1953. Plumage details suggest affinity with black-naped fruit-doves. May be Extinct; no confirmed sightings in over 70 years. Deforestation has destroyed virtually all Negros lowland forest.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 20.0 cm | 7.9 in |
| Weight | 85.9 g | 3.03 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Critically Endangered
IUCN Red List
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Family | Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Genus | Ptilinopus |
| Species | Ptilinopus arcanus |
Distribution
Negros Fruit-dove has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Negros Fruit-dove endangered?
The Negros Fruit-dove has a conservation status of Critically Endangered.
How big is the Negros Fruit-dove?
The Negros Fruit-dove has a wingspan of 20.0 cm, weight of 85.9 g.
What order and family does the Negros Fruit-dove belong to?
The Negros Fruit-dove (Ptilinopus arcanus) belongs to the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae.
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