Family: Ploceidae (Weavers)

Authority: Cheke & Hume, 2008

Red List Category

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Justification of Red List category
This species was endemic to the island of Réunion, where it was once described as abundant. It was last seen shortly after 1672 and was likely driven to extinction following the arrival of rats on the island. It is therefore classified as Extinct.

Population size: 0 mature individuals

Population trend:

Country endemic: no