Anchieta's Barbet
Stactolaema anchietae
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Least Concern
Wingspan
17.8 cm
Weight
45.0 g
Family
Lybiidae
Order
Piciformes
About
Anchieta's Barbet is a stocky African barbet from the family Lybiidae with a 17.8 cm wingspan and weighing 45 grams. It inhabits woodland and forest edge habitats in central Africa. Its stout bill is well-adapted for excavating nest cavities and consuming fruit.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 17.8 cm | 7.0 in |
| Weight | 45.0 g | 1.59 oz |
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CV.
Clutch Size
2-5
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes (Woodpeckers & Toucans) |
| Family | Lybiidae (African Barbets) |
| Genus | Stactolaema |
| Species | Stactolaema anchietae |
Distribution
Anchieta's Barbet has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Anchieta's Barbet endangered?
The Anchieta's Barbet has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Anchieta's Barbet nest?
Nest type: CV.
How big is the Anchieta's Barbet?
The Anchieta's Barbet has a wingspan of 17.8 cm, weight of 45.0 g.
What order and family does the Anchieta's Barbet belong to?
The Anchieta's Barbet (Stactolaema anchietae) belongs to the order Piciformes and the family Lybiidae.
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