The Javan plover (Anarhynchus javanicus) is a Charadriidae species with an unclear taxonomic status. Endemic to Indonesia and Timor-Leste, it inhabits sandy shores and intertidal mudflats, where it is thought to breed year-round. Its diet mainly consists of crustaceans, worms, and mollusks. It is mostly threatened by human disturbance and coastal development in Southeast Asia, and is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Javan Plover being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Anarhynchus alexandrinus
- Anarhynchus atrifrons
- Anarhynchus dealbatus
- Anarhynchus peronii
- Anarhynchus leschenaultii
- Anarhynchus wilsonia
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Aves
- Order
- Charadriiformes
- Family
- Charadriidae
- Genus
- Anarhynchus
- Species
- Anarhynchus javanicus
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