About the Mussau Fantail
The Mussau fantail or Matthias fantail, is a fantail which is endemic to Mussau Island in the St. Matthias Islands of Papua New Guinea.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Fantails (Rhipiduridae) |
| Species | Rhipidura matthiae |
| Species Codes | matfan1, MUFA |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Mussau Fantail belong to?
The Mussau Fantail (Rhipidura matthiae) belongs to the Fantails family (Rhipiduridae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Mussau Fantail?
The Mussau Fantail is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Mussau Fantail?
The Mussau fantail or Matthias fantail, is a fantail which is endemic to Mussau Island in the St. Matthias Islands of Papua New Guinea....
Where can I report a Mussau Fantail sighting?
You can log sightings of Mussau Fantail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code matfan1, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
64
Species in Family
2
iNat Observations
NT
IUCN Status
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