Malaysian Plover

Anarhynchus peronii

Malaysian Plover (Anarhynchus peronii) — Shorebirds, Gulls & Auks of South & Southeast Asia.

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Birds of Indonesia Birds of Malaysia Birds of the Philippines Birds of Thailand

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Plovers of Indonesia Plovers of Malaysia Plovers of the Philippines Plovers of Thailand

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The Malaysian Plover (Anarhynchus peronii) is a member of the Charadriidae family found in South & Southeast Asia. The IUCN Red List lists it as Near Threatened.

Conservation status

IUCN Red List

NT Near Threatened

Close to qualifying for a threatened category in the near future.

Where it fits

Class Aves
Order Charadriiformes
Family Charadriidae Plovers
Genus Anarhynchus
Species peronii

Where it lives

Coastal Malay Pen. to Philippines (local), Greater and Lesser Sundas and Sulawesi region

South & Southeast Asia

Quick facts

Family: Charadriidae
Order: Charadriiformes

Biology & behaviour

The Malaysian Plover (Anarhynchus peronii) is a member of the Charadriidae family, within the order Charadriiformes. It occurs naturally across South & Southeast Asia. Its distribution covers OR coastal Malay Pen. to Philippines (local), Greater and Lesser Sundas and Sulawesi region.

The IUCN Red List lists it as Near Threatened. That means it is close to qualifying as threatened and is worth keeping a careful eye on.

Frequently asked questions

Where does the Malaysian Plover live?

The Malaysian Plover is found across South & Southeast Asia with a range covering OR coastal Malay Pen. to Philippines (local), Greater and Lesser Sundas and Sulawesi region.

What family does the Malaysian Plover belong to?

The Malaysian Plover (Anarhynchus peronii) belongs to the Charadriidae family, in the order Charadriiformes.

Is the Malaysian Plover endangered?

The IUCN Red List lists it as Near Threatened That means it is close to qualifying as threatened and is worth keeping a careful eye on.