About the Appert's Tetraka
Appert's tetraka formerly known as Appert's greenbul is a small passerine bird endemic to the south-west of Madagascar. The species was only described in 1972, and has been the subject of considerable taxonomic confusion. It was initially placed in the greenbul genus Phyllastrephus, and later with the Old World warblers in the genus Bernieria. Recent research indicates it is part of an endemic Malagasy radiation currently known as the Malagasy warblers.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Malagasy Warblers (Bernieridae) |
| Species | Xanthomixis apperti |
| Species Codes | apptet1, APTE |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Appert's Tetraka belong to?
The Appert's Tetraka (Xanthomixis apperti) belongs to the Malagasy Warblers family (Bernieridae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Appert's Tetraka?
The Appert's Tetraka is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Appert's Tetraka?
Appert's tetraka formerly known as Appert's greenbul is a small passerine bird endemic to the south-west of Madagascar. The species was only described in 1972, and has been the subject of considerable taxonomic confusion. It was initially placed in the greenbul genus Phyllastrephus, and later with t...
Where can I report a Appert's Tetraka sighting?
You can log sightings of Appert's Tetraka on eBird (ebird.org) using species code apptet1, or on iNaturalist.
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