Malayan Crestless Fireback

Overview

Malayan Crestless Fireback (Lophura erythrophthalma) is a species of Pheasants & Allies (Phasianidae) in the order Gamebirds (Chickens, Pheasants and Grouse).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Lophura; binomial: Lophura erythrophthalma; authority: (Raffles, 1822).

Distribution

Breeding range: the Oriental Region.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

Change English name of Lophura erythrophthalma from Crestless Fireback to Malayan Crestless Fireback with the split of L. pyronota.