VUVulnerable
Makatea Fruit-dove
Ptilinopus chalcurus
Stable
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Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· major
Conservation measures underway
Species reintroductionEx-situ conservation
Other threatened species in COLUMBIDAE
Threatened in French Polynesia
Frequently asked questions
Why is Makatea Fruit-dove classified as Vulnerable?
Makatea Fruit-dove is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Makatea Fruit-dove live?
Makatea Fruit-dove occurs in French Polynesia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Makatea Fruit-dove?
The main threats to Makatea Fruit-dove are 11.1, 11.4, 3.2, and 5.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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