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Extinct

Raiatea Parakeet

Cyanoramphus ulietanus

Raiatea Parakeet (Cyanoramphus ulietanus) — Parrots & Cockatoos of Oceans & Seabirds.

The Raiatea Parakeet (Cyanoramphus ulietanus) is a member of the Psittaculidae family found in Oceans & Seabirds. The IUCN Red List lists it as Extinct.

EX Extinct

No reasonable doubt that the last individual has died.

Where it fits

  1. Class Aves
  2. Order Psittaciformes
  3. Family Psittaculidae Old World Parrots
  4. Genus Cyanoramphus
  5. Species ulietanus

Where it lives

Raiatea (central Society Is., eastern Polynesia)

Quick facts

Family
Psittaculidae

Biology & behaviour

The Raiatea Parakeet (Cyanoramphus ulietanus) is a member of the Psittaculidae family, within the order Psittaciformes. It occurs naturally across Oceans & Seabirds. Its distribution covers PO Raiatea (c Society Is., e Polynesia).

It is listed as Extinct on the IUCN Red List.

Frequently asked questions

Where does the Raiatea Parakeet live?

The Raiatea Parakeet is found across Oceans & Seabirds with a range covering PO Raiatea (c Society Is., e Polynesia).

What family does the Raiatea Parakeet belong to?

The Raiatea Parakeet (Cyanoramphus ulietanus) belongs to the Psittaculidae family, in the order Psittaciformes.

Is the Raiatea Parakeet endangered?

It is listed as Extinct on the IUCN Red List

Conservation

Extinct

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