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Mauritius Blue-pigeon
Alectroenas nitidissimus
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Extinct
น้ำหนัก
195.21 g
วงศ์ตระกูล
Columbidae
อันดับ
Columbiformes
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เกี่ยวกับเรา
Mauritius Blue-pigeon (Alectroenas nitidissimus). Extinct. Last recorded in 1826. Approximately 35 cm; brilliant cobalt-blue with a red wattle and bare facial skin. Inhabited forests of Mauritius, Indian Ocean. Frugivore. Driven to extinction by hunting, deforestation and introduced predators following European colonisation.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| น้ำหนัก | 195.21 g | 6.89 oz |
Habitat & Range
สถานะการอนุรักษ์
Extinct
IUCN Red List
อนุกรมวิทยา
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| อันดับ | Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves) |
| วงศ์ตระกูล | Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Genus | Alectroenas |
| ชนิดพันธุ์ | Alectroenas nitidissimus |
Distribution
Mauritius Blue-pigeon has been recorded in 1 countries.
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พบ
Not recorded
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External Databases
คำถามที่พบบ่อย
Is the Mauritius Blue-pigeon endangered?
The Mauritius Blue-pigeon has a conservation status of Extinct.
How big is the Mauritius Blue-pigeon?
The Mauritius Blue-pigeon has a weight of 195.21 g.
What order and family does the Mauritius Blue-pigeon belong to?
The Mauritius Blue-pigeon (Alectroenas nitidissimus) belongs to the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae.
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