About the Malayan Crested Fireback
The Malayan crested fireback or Malay crested fireback is a species of forest pheasant found in lowland forests of the Thai-Malay Peninsula and Sumatra.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes |
| Family | Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies (Phasianidae) |
| Species | Lophura rufa |
| Species Codes | crefir3, MCFI |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Malayan Crested Fireback belong to?
The Malayan Crested Fireback (Lophura rufa) belongs to the Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies family (Phasianidae), in the order Galliformes.
What is the conservation status of the Malayan Crested Fireback?
The Malayan Crested Fireback is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Malayan Crested Fireback?
The Malayan crested fireback or Malay crested fireback is a species of forest pheasant found in lowland forests of the Thai-Malay Peninsula and Sumatra....
Where can I report a Malayan Crested Fireback sighting?
You can log sightings of Malayan Crested Fireback on eBird (ebird.org) using species code crefir3, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies 187 species
More Birds in Order Galliformes
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Quick Stats
Galliformes
Order
187
Species in Family
167
iNat Observations
VU
IUCN Status
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