About the Maupiti Monarch
The Maupiti monarch is an extinct species of bird in the family Monarchidae. It was endemic to the island of Maupiti in the Society Islands. The Maupiti monarch became extinct shortly after the type specimen was collected in 1823 by the French Navy officer Jules de Blosseville. At the time of its collection, it was unknown to zoologists.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Monarch Flycatchers (Monarchidae) |
| Species | Pomarea maupitiensis |
| Species Codes | maumon1, MAMO |
| Conservation | extinct |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Maupiti Monarch belong to?
The Maupiti Monarch (Pomarea maupitiensis) belongs to the Monarch Flycatchers family (Monarchidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Maupiti Monarch?
The Maupiti monarch is an extinct species of bird in the family Monarchidae. It was endemic to the island of Maupiti in the Society Islands. The Maupiti monarch became extinct shortly after the type specimen was collected in 1823 by the French Navy officer Jules de Blosseville. At the time of its co...
Where can I report a Maupiti Monarch sighting?
You can log sightings of Maupiti Monarch on eBird (ebird.org) using species code maumon1, or on iNaturalist.
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