Appert's Tetraka

Appert's Tetraka

Xanthomixis apperti

Vulnerable
翼展
12.4 cm
体重
14.0 g
Bernieridae
Passeriformes
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Appert's Tetraka is a vulnerable small bird endemic to a restricted area of southwestern Madagascar, weighing about 14 grams with a wingspan near 12 cm. It inhabits dense dry deciduous forest understory, foraging for insects among leaf litter and low vegetation. Continued deforestation in its limited range makes this species particularly susceptible to decline.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
翼展 12.4 cm 4.9 in
体重 14.0 g 0.49 oz

Habitat & Range

保护状况

Vulnerable
IUCN Red List

分类学

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Bernieridae
Genus Xanthomixis
物种 Xanthomixis apperti

Distribution

Appert's Tetraka has been recorded in 1 countries.

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出现 Not recorded
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常见问题

Is the Appert's Tetraka endangered?
The Appert's Tetraka has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How big is the Appert's Tetraka?
The Appert's Tetraka has a wingspan of 12.4 cm, weight of 14.0 g.
What order and family does the Appert's Tetraka belong to?
The Appert's Tetraka (Xanthomixis apperti) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Bernieridae.

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