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Chuuk Monarch Metabolus rugensis



Family: Monarchidae (Monarch-flycatchers)

Authority: (Hombron & Jacquinot, 1841)

Red List Category

Criteria: C2a(i)

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Justification of Red List category
This species has a very small population likely belonging to several small subpopulations. Although there is uncertainty surrounding the species due to a lack of recent records, available data are indicative of a decline since 1984 and this is thought to be continuing given the likely ongoing threats. It is therefore assessed as Endangered.

Population size: 1000-2499 mature individuals

Population trend: decreasing

Extent of occurrence (breeding/resident): 870 km2

Country endemic: yes

Attributes
Land-mass type - oceanic island
Realm - Oceanian
IUCN System - Terrestrial

Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Species factsheet: Chuuk Monarch Metabolus rugensis. Downloaded from https://datazone.birdlife.org/species/factsheet/chuuk-monarch-metabolus-rugensis on 23/12/2024.
Recommended citation for factsheets for more than one species: BirdLife International (2024) IUCN Red List for birds. Downloaded from https://datazone.birdlife.org/species/search on 23/12/2024.