About the Mangrove Finch
The mangrove finch is a species of bird in the Darwin's finch group of the tanager family Thraupidae. It is endemic to the Galápagos Islands. It was found on the islands of Fernandina and Isabela, but recent surveys have failed to record the species on Fernandina. It has been classified as critically endangered by BirdLife International, with an estimated population of 20–40 mature individuals in 2021, located in two large mangroves on Isabela. A study has shown that the two small populations remaining on Isabela Island have begun undergoing speciation and that one or both populations will eventually become extinct due to a lack of interbreeding.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tanagers and Allies (Thraupidae) |
| Species | Camarhynchus heliobates |
| Species Codes | manfin1, MAFI |
| Conservation | CR Critically Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Mangrove Finch belong to?
The Mangrove Finch (Camarhynchus heliobates) belongs to the Tanagers and Allies family (Thraupidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Mangrove Finch?
The Mangrove Finch is classified as "Critically Endangered" (CR) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Mangrove Finch?
The mangrove finch is a species of bird in the Darwin's finch group of the tanager family Thraupidae. It is endemic to the Galápagos Islands. It was found on the islands of Fernandina and Isabela, but recent surveys have failed to record the species on Fernandina. It has been classified as criticall...
Where can I report a Mangrove Finch sighting?
You can log sightings of Mangrove Finch on eBird (ebird.org) using species code manfin1, or on iNaturalist.
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