Maui Akepa
Loxops ochraceus
Conservation status data sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
2
Countries
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Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Aves
Order
Passeriformes
Family
Fringillidae
Genus
Loxops
Maui Akepa belongs to the family Fringillidae, order Passeriformes, within the Aves class.
Species Profile
Species profile data sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
The Maui Akepa faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to deforestation and conversion of native forests for agriculture and development. Introduced diseases, particularly avian malaria and pox transmitted by non-native mosquitoes, have devastated populations, while invasive plant species continue to degrade remaining forest habitats.
Key Facts
Habitat & Distribution
Native montane wet and mesic forests of Maui, particularly koa-ohia forests between 1,200-2,100 meters elevation. The species requires dense canopy cover with native trees for foraging on insects and nectar.
Threats
IUCN Red List: Critically Endangered
The Maui Akepa faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to deforestation and conversion of native forests for agriculture and development. Introduced diseases, particularly avian malaria and pox transmitted by non-native mosquitoes, have devastated populations, while invasive plant species continue to degrade remaining forest habitats.
Avian diseases (malaria and pox)
Climate change impacts
Habitat loss and forest degradation
Introduced predators
Invasive plant species
Found in 2 Countries
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Sources & Attribution
How to Cite
IUCN: IUCN (2025). The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2025-1. Available at: https://www.iucnredlist.org. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2025-1.RLTS
GBIF: GBIF.org (2025). GBIF Home Page. Available at: https://www.gbif.org
This page: SpeciesRadar (2025). Maui Akepa (Loxops ochraceus). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/maui-akepa