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Rapa Fruit-dove

Ptilinopus huttoni

Critically Endangered
Envergadura
32,3 cm
Peso
130,0 g
Familia
Columbidae
Orden
Columbiformes

The Rapa Fruit-dove (Ptilinopus huttoni) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (palomas y tórtolas), within the order Columbiformes (palomas y tórtolas). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 32.3 cm and a weight of 130 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Critically Endangered.

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Rapa Fruit-dove (Ptilinopus huttoni), 27 cm. Large for the genus; green with a white head and breast and a green-spotted belly. Endemic to Rapa Island, the most remote island of French Polynesia. Inhabits dense montane scrub. Frugivore. Endangered; tiny population on one isolated island.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 32,3 cm 12.7 in
Peso 130,0 g 4.59 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 huttoni

Distribution

Rapa Fruit-dove has been recorded in 1 countries.

Presente Not recorded

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Is the Rapa Fruit-dove endangered?
The Rapa Fruit-dove has a conservation status of Critically Endangered.
How big is the Rapa Fruit-dove?
The Rapa Fruit-dove has a wingspan of 32.3 cm, weight of 130.0 g.
What order and family does the Rapa Fruit-dove belong to?
The Rapa Fruit-dove (Ptilinopus huttoni) belongs to the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae.

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