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Red-moustached Fruit-dove
Ptilinopus mercierii
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Extinct
Family
Columbidae
Order
Columbiformes
About
Red-moustached Fruit-dove (Ptilinopus mercierii), 27 cm. Green with a red moustachial streak and orange underparts; endemic to the Marquesas Islands. Last confirmed on Nuku Hiva and Hiva Oa. Possibly Extinct; last reliably recorded in the 1970s. Threatened by introduced rats and cats.
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Extinct
IUCN Red List
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Family | Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Genus | Ptilinopus |
| Species | Ptilinopus mercierii |
Distribution
Red-moustached Fruit-dove has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Red-moustached Fruit-dove endangered?
The Red-moustached Fruit-dove has a conservation status of Extinct.
What order and family does the Red-moustached Fruit-dove belong to?
The Red-moustached Fruit-dove (Ptilinopus mercierii) belongs to the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae.
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