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Moorea Sandpiper
Prosobonia ellisi
Moorea Sandpiper (Prosobonia ellisi) — Shorebirds, Gulls & Auks of Oceans & Seabirds.
The Moorea Sandpiper (Prosobonia ellisi) is a member of the Scolopacidae family found in Oceans & Seabirds. The IUCN Red List lists it as Extinct.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)No reasonable doubt that the last individual has died.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Charadriiformes
- Family Scolopacidae Sandpipers, Snipes
- Genus Prosobonia
- Species ellisi
Quick facts
- Family
- Scolopacidae
- Order
- Charadriiformes
Biology & behaviour
The Moorea Sandpiper (Prosobonia ellisi) belongs to the Scolopacidae family of the order Charadriiformes. It is found across Oceans & Seabirds. Its distribution covers PO Moorea (Society Is., e Polynesia).
It is listed as Extinct on the IUCN Red List.
Frequently asked questions
Where does the Moorea Sandpiper live?
The Moorea Sandpiper is found across Oceans & Seabirds with a range covering PO Moorea (Society Is., e Polynesia).
What family does the Moorea Sandpiper belong to?
The Moorea Sandpiper (Prosobonia ellisi) belongs to the Scolopacidae family, in the order Charadriiformes.
Is the Moorea Sandpiper endangered?
It is listed as Extinct on the IUCN Red List
Conservation
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