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Muskatbronzemännchen

Lonchura punctulata

Least Concern

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One of the most widespread estrildid finches in Asia, scaly-breasted munias are named for the fish-scale-like pattern of brown and white streaks on their breast. They inhabit grasslands, rice fields, and scrub from India east through Southeast Asia to the Philippines and Indonesia, and have established feral populations in many parts of the world including Hawaii, Florida, and Australia. Highly gregarious, they form flocks of hundreds feeding on grass seeds and rice grains.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Asia (5 countries), Europe (6 countries), North America (6 countries), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Tier)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordatiere)

Class

Aves (Vögel)

Order

Passeriformes (Sperlingsvögel)

Species

Lonchura punctulata (Muskatbronzemännchen)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese シマキンパラ

Chinese 斑文鳥〔斑胸文鳥〕

Spanish Capuchino Punteado

French Capucin damier

German Muskatbronzemännchen

Portuguese capuchinho-dominó

Russian Чешуйчатая амадина

Thai นกกระติ๊ดขี้หมู

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Muskatbronzemännchen?

The scientific name of Muskatbronzemännchen is Lonchura punctulata. It belongs to the genus Lonchura.

What is the conservation status of Muskatbronzemännchen?

Muskatbronzemännchen (Lonchura punctulata) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Muskatbronzemännchen live?

Muskatbronzemännchen is found in Widely distributed across Asia (5 countries), Europe (6 countries), North America (6 countries), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia).. Countries include Australia, Belgium, Dominica, Dominican Republic, France, Haiti, Indonesia, Jamaica, Japan, Mexico.

What family does Muskatbronzemännchen belong to?

Muskatbronzemännchen (Lonchura punctulata) belongs to the genus Lonchura, which is part of the taxonomic family Estrildidae.

Is Muskatbronzemännchen endangered?

No, Muskatbronzemännchen (Lonchura punctulata) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Muskatbronzemännchen belong to?

Muskatbronzemännchen (Lonchura punctulata) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

What are the closest relatives of Muskatbronzemännchen?

The closest relatives of Muskatbronzemännchen in the genus Lonchura include Arfaknonne, Bergbronzemännchen, Bergnonne, Blasskopfnonne, Borneobronzemännchen.