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Oahu Nukupuu
Hemignathus lucidus
Oahu Nukupuu (Hemignathus lucidus) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Oceans & Seabirds.
The Oahu Nukupuu (Hemignathus lucidus) is a member of the Fringillidae 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 Passeriformes
- Family Fringillidae Finches, Euphonias
- Genus Hemignathus
- Species lucidus
Quick facts
- Family
- Fringillidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
Biology & behaviour
The Oahu Nukupuu (Hemignathus lucidus) is a member of the Fringillidae family, within the order Passeriformes. It is found across Oceans & Seabirds. Its distribution covers PO Oahu (Hawaiian Is.).
It is listed as Extinct on the IUCN Red List.
Frequently asked questions
Where does the Oahu Nukupuu live?
The Oahu Nukupuu is found across Oceans & Seabirds with a range covering PO Oahu (Hawaiian Is.).
What family does the Oahu Nukupuu belong to?
The Oahu Nukupuu (Hemignathus lucidus) belongs to the Fringillidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
Is the Oahu Nukupuu endangered?
It is listed as Extinct on the IUCN Red List
Conservation
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