About the Rubeho Akalat
The Rubeho akalat is a member of the Old World flycatcher family, (Muscicapiidae), known from the Rubeho Mountains in Dodoma Region. The mountains are a part of the Eastern Arc of Tanzania. Akalats trapped in 1989 here were assumed to be an isolated population of Iringa akalat which occurs c. 150 km to the south, but further specimens collected in 2000 led to the description of the bird as a new species. The bird's English name relates to its type locality, Rubeho Mountains, Morogoro; the scientific name to the ochraceous colour on its throat and upper breast.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Old World Flycatchers (Muscicapidae) |
| Species | Sheppardia aurantiithorax |
| Species Codes | rubaka1, RUAK |
| Conservation | EN Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Rubeho Akalat belong to?
The Rubeho Akalat (Sheppardia aurantiithorax) belongs to the Old World Flycatchers family (Muscicapidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Rubeho Akalat?
The Rubeho Akalat is classified as "Endangered" (EN) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Rubeho Akalat?
The Rubeho akalat is a member of the Old World flycatcher family, (Muscicapiidae), known from the Rubeho Mountains in Dodoma Region. The mountains are a part of the Eastern Arc of Tanzania. Akalats trapped in 1989 here were assumed to be an isolated population of Iringa akalat which occurs c. 150 km...
Where can I report a Rubeho Akalat sighting?
You can log sightings of Rubeho Akalat on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rubaka1, or on iNaturalist.
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