Atoll Fruit-dove (Ptilinopus coralensis) - BirdLife species factsheet

Atoll Fruit-dove Ptilinopus coralensis

Current view: summary

Family: Columbidae (Pigeons, Doves)

Authority: Peale, 1848

Red List Category

Criteria: B1ab(ii,iv,v)

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Justification of Red List category
This species is likely to be declining moderately rapidly throughout its very fragmented range as a result of hunting, introduced predators and habitat degradation. It therefore is classified as Near Threatened.

Population size: unknown

Population trend: Decreasing

Extent of occurrence (breeding/resident): 650 km²

Country endemic: Yes

Attributes
Land-mass type - oceanic island
Realm - Oceanic
IUCN Ecosystem -- Terrestrial biome

Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2023) Species factsheet: Ptilinopus coralensis. Downloaded from http://datazone.birdlife.org/species/factsheet/atoll-fruit-dove-ptilinopus-coralensis on 30/09/2023. Recommended citation for factsheets for more than one species: BirdLife International (2023) IUCN Red List for birds. Downloaded from http://datazone.birdlife.org on 30/09/2023.