Okarito Brown Kiwi (Apteryx rowi)
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About Okarito Brown Kiwi (Apteryx rowi)
- Kingdom: Animals
- Phylum: Chordates
- Class: Birds
- Order: Struthioniformes
- Family: Kiwis
Red List Category
EN
Endangered
Red List Criteria
D
Version
3.1
Year Assessed
2014
Assessor/s
BirdLife International
Reviewer/s
Butchart, S.
Contributor/s
Robertson, H., Weeber, B. & Germano, J.
Justification
This newly-split kiwi is increasing in number following intensive conservation management. However, the total population still remains very small and it is therefore classified as Endangered. If the population continues to increase it may be eligible for downlisting in the future.
History
- 2012Endangered
International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources