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Javan Plover
Anarhynchus javanicus
Javan Plover (Anarhynchus javanicus) — Shorebirds, Gulls & Auks of South & Southeast Asia.
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The Javan Plover (Anarhynchus javanicus) is a member of the Charadriidae family found in South & Southeast Asia. The IUCN Red List lists it as Least Concern.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Widespread and abundant — not currently at risk.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Charadriiformes
- Family Charadriidae Plovers
- Genus Anarhynchus
- Species javanicus
Where it lives
Coastal southern Sumatra, Java, Bali, Lesser Sundas and western Sulawesi
Quick facts
- Family
- Charadriidae
- Order
- Charadriiformes
Biology & behaviour
The Javan Plover (Anarhynchus javanicus) is a member of the Charadriidae family, within the order Charadriiformes. It occurs naturally across South & Southeast Asia. Its distribution covers OR coastal s Sumatra, Java, Bali, Lesser Sundas and w Sulawesi.
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern. That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
Frequently asked questions
Where does the Javan Plover live?
The Javan Plover is found across South & Southeast Asia with a range covering OR coastal s Sumatra, Java, Bali, Lesser Sundas and w Sulawesi.
What family does the Javan Plover belong to?
The Javan Plover (Anarhynchus javanicus) belongs to the Charadriidae family, in the order Charadriiformes.
Is the Javan Plover endangered?
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
Conservation
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