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Rarotongastar

Aplonis cinerascens

Vulnerable

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Found in Norway. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Tier)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class
Aves (Vögel)
Order
Passeriformes (Sperlingsvögel)
Family
Sturnidae
Genus
Aplonis
Species
Aplonis cinerascens (Rarotongastar)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ラロトンガカラスモドキ
Chinese 庫克島輝椋鳥
Spanish Estornino de Rarotonga
French Stourne de Rarotonga
German Rarotongastar
Russian Раротонгский аплонис

Similar Species in Aplonis

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Atollstar
Aplonis feadensis
Near Threatened
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Biakstar
Aplonis magna
Least Concern
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Dickschnabelstar
Aplonis striata
Least Concern
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Karolinenstar
Aplonis opaca
Least Concern
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Kosraesingstar
Aplonis corvina
Extinct
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Kragenstar
Aplonis grandis
Least Concern
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Malaienstar
Aplonis panayensis
Least Concern
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Mimikastar
Aplonis mystacea
Near Threatened
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Rarotongastar?
The scientific name of Rarotongastar is Aplonis cinerascens. It belongs to the genus Aplonis.
What is the conservation status of Rarotongastar?
Rarotongastar (Aplonis cinerascens) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Rarotongastar live?
Rarotongastar is found in Found in Norway. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Norway.
What family does Rarotongastar belong to?
Rarotongastar (Aplonis cinerascens) belongs to the genus Aplonis, which is part of the taxonomic family Sturnidae.
Is Rarotongastar endangered?
Yes, Rarotongastar (Aplonis cinerascens) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Rarotongastar belong to?
Rarotongastar (Aplonis cinerascens) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Rarotongastar?
The closest relatives of Rarotongastar in the genus Aplonis include Atollstar, Biakstar, Dickschnabelstar, Karolinenstar, Kosraesingstar.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Aplonis — 20 Species

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Atollstar
Aplonis feadensis
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Biakstar
Aplonis magna
LC 🐾
Dickschnabelstar
Aplonis striata
LC 🐾
Karolinenstar
Aplonis opaca
LC 🐾
Kosraesingstar
Aplonis corvina
EX 🐾
Kragenstar
Aplonis grandis
LC 🐾
Malaienstar
Aplonis panayensis
LC 🐾
Mimikastar
Aplonis mystacea
NT 🐾
Molukkenstar
Aplonis mysolensis
LC 🐾
Norfolkstar
Aplonis fusca
EX 🐾
Pelzelnstar
Aplonis pelzelni
CR
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Rarotongastar
Aplonis cinerascens
VU
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Rennellstar
Aplonis insularis
LC 🐾
Rostbürzelstar
Aplonis santovestris
EN 🐾
Rostflügelstar
Aplonis zelandica
NT 🐾
Samoastar
Aplonis atrifusca
LC 🐾
San-Cristobal-Star
Aplonis dichroa
LC 🐾
Schlichtstar
Aplonis mavornata
EX 🐾
Singstar
Aplonis cantoroides
LC 🐾
Südseestar
Aplonis tabuensis
LC
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