Ptilinopus huttoni
CR

Ptilinopus huttoni

Declining

Photo: (c) olivier_esnault, nogle rettigheder forbeholdes (CC BY-NC)

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Ptilinopus huttoni faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from logging and agricultural expansion across its limited range in Fiji. Introduced predators, particularly cats and rats, pose significant threats to nesting birds and their eggs. The species' restricted distribution makes it extremely vulnerable to any environmental changes, with cyclones and extreme weather events potentially devastating the remaining small population.

Threat summary

Habitat

This fruit dove inhabits mature tropical rainforest canopies and forest edges in Fiji's mountainous regions. It shows preference for areas with abundant fruiting trees, particularly native figs and other forest fruits that comprise its primary diet.

Forest· majorMarine coastal/supratidal· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionSpecies recoverySpecies reintroductionEx-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Ptilinopus huttoni classified as Critically Endangered?
Ptilinopus huttoni is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Ptilinopus huttoni faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from logging and agricultural expansion across its limited range in Fiji. Introduced predators, particularly cats and rats, pose significant threats to nesting birds and their eggs. The species' restricted distribution makes it extremely vulnerable to any environmental changes, with cyclones and extreme weather events potentially devastating the remaining small population.
Where does Ptilinopus huttoni live?
Ptilinopus huttoni 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 Ptilinopus huttoni?
The main threats to Ptilinopus huttoni are 2.3, 5.1, 8.1, and ai-1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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