Actenoides monachus

Taxonomy

Assessment Information

Geographic Range

Population

Habitat and Ecology

Threats

Conservation Actions

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Taxonomy [top]

Kingdom	Phylum	Class	Order	Family
ANIMALIA	CHORDATA	AVES	CORACIIFORMES	ALCEDINIDAE

Scientific Name:

Actenoides monachus

Species Authority:

(Bonaparte, 1850)

Common Name/s:

English

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Green-backed Kingfisher

Assessment Information [top]

Red List Category & Criteria:

Near Threatened ver 3.1

Year Published:

2012

Assessor/s:

BirdLife International

Reviewer/s:

Butchart, S. & Symes, A.

Contributor/s:

Justification:
This species is considered Near Threatened, as it is likely to be undergoing a moderately rapid population decline as a result of on-going habitat destruction within its range.

History:

2008	–	Near Threatened
2004	–	Near Threatened

Geographic Range [top]

Range Description:	Actenoides monachus is restricted to Sulawesi (race monachus in north and central, race capucinus in east, south-east and south Sulawesi), Indonesia (BirdLife International 2001). It is generally considered to be uncommon, although it is highly inconspicuous. It is reported to be locally common in parts of Lore Lindu National Park, Dumgoa-Bone National Park and Tangkoko DuaSudara Nature Reserve.
Countries:	Native: Indonesia
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Population [top]

Population:	The population size of this species has not been quantified, but it has been described as generally uncommon.
Population Trend:	Decreasing

Habitat and Ecology [top]

Habitat and Ecology:	This species occurs in dense primary and tall secondary lowland forest up to 900 m.
Systems:	Terrestrial

Threats [top]

Major Threat(s):	Forest destruction within its elevation range has been extensive in recent decades, and its populations must have suffered a commensurate decline.

Major Threat(s):

Forest destruction within its elevation range has been extensive in recent decades, and its populations must have suffered a commensurate decline.

Conservation Actions [top]

Conservation Actions:	Conservation Actions Underway It occurs in several protected areas, including Lore Lindu National Park, Dumgoa-Bone National Park and Tangkoko DuaSudara Nature Reserve. Conservation Actions Proposed Clarify the taxonomic status of the two subspecies. Conduct repeated surveys of known and potential sites across Sulawesi in order to determine abundance and population trends. Conduct ecological studies to determine levels of tolerance of secondary habitats, particularly in areas where primary forests have been extirpated. Ensure the protection of existing forest reserves.

Conservation Actions:

Conservation Actions Underway
It occurs in several protected areas, including Lore Lindu National Park, Dumgoa-Bone National Park and Tangkoko DuaSudara Nature Reserve.

Conservation Actions Proposed
Clarify the taxonomic status of the two subspecies. Conduct repeated surveys of known and potential sites across Sulawesi in order to determine abundance and population trends. Conduct ecological studies to determine levels of tolerance of secondary habitats, particularly in areas where primary forests have been extirpated. Ensure the protection of existing forest reserves.

Citation:	BirdLife International 2012. Actenoides monachus. In: IUCN 2012. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2012.2. <www.iucnredlist.org>. Downloaded on 22 May 2013.
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