Ashambu Chilappan
Montecincla meridionalis
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Vulnerable
Envergadura
16,6 cm
Peso
40,3 g
Familia
Leiothrichidae
Orden
Passeriformes
Acerca de
The Ashambu Chilappan is a Vulnerable passerine restricted to the Ashambu Hills at the southern tip of the Western Ghats, India. Weighing about 40g with a wingspan near 16.6cm, it inhabits dense subtropical forests. Its restricted range and forest dependence make it particularly susceptible to habitat loss.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 16,6 cm | 6.5 in |
| Peso | 40,3 g | 1.42 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Vulnerable
IUCN Red List
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: CP.
Tamaño de la puesta
2
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Passeriformes (Aves Canoras) |
| Familia | Leiothrichidae |
| Genus | Montecincla |
| Especies | Montecincla meridionalis |
Distribution
Ashambu Chilappan has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Presente
Not recorded
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External Databases
Preguntas frecuentes
Is the Ashambu Chilappan endangered?
The Ashambu Chilappan has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How does the Ashambu Chilappan nest?
Nest type: CP.
How big is the Ashambu Chilappan?
The Ashambu Chilappan has a wingspan of 16.6 cm, weight of 40.3 g.
What order and family does the Ashambu Chilappan belong to?
The Ashambu Chilappan (Montecincla meridionalis) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Leiothrichidae.
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