Nihoa finch (Telespyza ultima)
Taxonomy:
Listing Status:
Where Listed: WHEREVER FOUND
General Information
The Nihoa Finch is very similar to the Laysan Finch but smaller. The male has a bright yellow head, neck, and breast with a broad grey band between the neck and mid-back. The lower back and rump of the male are gray. Females have a yellow throat and breast streaked with brown, the head and back are brown streaked with black. It measures about 6 inches in length.
- States/US Territories in which the Nihoa finch, Wherever found is known to or is believed to occur: Hawaii
- US Counties in which the Nihoa finch, Wherever found is known to or is believed to occur: View All
- USFWS Refuges in which the Nihoa finch, Wherever found is known to occur:
Hawaiian Islands National Wildlife Refuge, Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument
- Additional species information
| Status | Date Listed | Lead Region | Where Listed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967-03-11 | Pacific Region (Region 1) | Wherever found |
» Federal Register Documents
| Date | Citation Page | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-02-13 00:00:00.0 | 80 FR 8100 8103 | Initiation of 5-Year Status Reviews of 133 Species in Hawaii, Oregon, Idaho, and Washington |
| 2009-03-16 00:00:00.0 | 74 FR 11130 11133 | Initiation of 5-Year Reviews of 103 Species in Hawaii |
| 1967-03-11 00:00:00.0 | 32 FR 4001 | Endangered Species List - 1967 |
» Recovery
| Date | Title | Plan Action Status | Plan Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984-10-04 | Recovery Plan for the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Passerines | View Implementation Progress | Final |
| Date | Citation Page | Title | Document Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-02-13 | 80 FR 8100 8103 | Initiation of 5-Year Status Reviews of 133 Species in Hawaii, Oregon, Idaho, and Washington |
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| 2009-03-16 | 74 FR 11130 11133 | Initiation of 5-Year Reviews of 103 Species in Hawaii |
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| Date | Title |
|---|---|
| 2011-09-20 | Nihoa Finch (Telespiza ultima), 5-Year Review Summary and Evaluation |
» Critical Habitat
No critical habitat rules have been published for the Nihoa finch.
» Conservation Plans
No conservation plans have been created for Nihoa finch.
» Petitions
» Life History
No Life History information has been entered into this system for this species.
» Other Resources
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