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Extinct

Lesser Akialoa

Akialoa obscura

Lesser Akialoa (Akialoa obscura) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Oceans & Seabirds.

The Lesser Akialoa (Akialoa obscura) is a member of the Fringillidae family found in Oceans & Seabirds. The IUCN Red List lists it as Extinct.

Conservation status

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EX Extinct

No reasonable doubt that the last individual has died.

Where it fits

  1. Class Aves
  2. Order Passeriformes
  3. Family Fringillidae Finches, Euphonias
  4. Genus Akialoa
  5. Species obscura

Where it lives

Hawaii (Hawaiian Is.)

Quick facts

Family
Fringillidae
Order
Passeriformes

Biology & behaviour

The Lesser Akialoa (Akialoa obscura) belongs to the Fringillidae family of the order Passeriformes. It occurs naturally across Oceans & Seabirds. Its distribution covers PO Hawaii (Hawaiian Is.).

It is listed as Extinct on the IUCN Red List.

Frequently asked questions

Where does the Lesser Akialoa live?

The Lesser Akialoa is found across Oceans & Seabirds with a range covering PO Hawaii (Hawaiian Is.).

What family does the Lesser Akialoa belong to?

The Lesser Akialoa (Akialoa obscura) belongs to the Fringillidae family, in the order Passeriformes.

Is the Lesser Akialoa endangered?

It is listed as Extinct on the IUCN Red List

Conservation

Extinct

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