Serpentaire des Andaman

Serpentaire des Andaman

Spilornis elgini

Vulnerable
Envergure
73,1 cm
Poids
895,0 g
Famille
Accipitridae
Ordre
Accipitriformes

À propos

The Andaman Serpent-eagle is a vulnerable raptor with an impressive 73.1 cm wingspan, weighing around 895 grams. It is endemic to the Andaman Islands and inhabits primary forest, where it hunts snakes and lizards. Deforestation on the islands threatens its small population.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 73,1 cm 28.8 in
Poids 895,0 g 31.57 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Vulnerable
IUCN Red List

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordre Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles)
Famille Accipitridae (Hawks, Eagles & Kites)
Genus Spilornis
Espèces Spilornis elgini

Names in Other Languages

Language Name
Arabic نسر الأفعى الأندماني
French Serpentaire des Andaman
Indonesian Elang-ular andaman
Japanese アンダマンカンムリワシ
Spanish culebrera de Andamán

Distribution

Serpentaire des Andaman has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Présent Not recorded
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Foire aux questions

Is the Serpentaire des Andaman endangered?
The Serpentaire des Andaman has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How big is the Serpentaire des Andaman?
The Serpentaire des Andaman has a wingspan of 73.1 cm, weight of 895.0 g.
What order and family does the Serpentaire des Andaman belong to?
The Serpentaire des Andaman (Spilornis elgini) belongs to the order Accipitriformes and the family Accipitridae.

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