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Negros Fruit-dove

Ptilinopus arcanus

Critically Endangered
Envergadura
20,0 cm
Peso
85,9 g
Familia
Columbidae
Orden
Columbiformes

The Negros Fruit-dove (Ptilinopus arcanus) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (palomas y tórtolas), within the order Columbiformes (palomas y tórtolas). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 20 cm and a weight of 85.9 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Critically Endangered.

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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
Envergadura 20,0 cm 7.9 in
Peso 85,9 g 3.03 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservación

Critically Endangered
IUCN Red List

Taxonomía

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Orden Columbiformes (Palomas y Tórtolas)
Familia Columbidae (Palomas y Tórtolas)
Genus Ptilinopus
Especies Ptilinopus arcanus

Distribution

Negros Fruit-dove has been recorded in 1 countries.

Presente Not recorded

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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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