Table Of Contents
- Description
- Biology
- Ecology and Distribution
- Distribution
- Habitat
- Conservation
- Trends and Threats
- Biodiversity Heritage Library
- References and More Information
- Literature References
- Specialist Projects
- Common Names
Description
Slightly smaller than a sparrow, the linnet is an attractive finch, which was highly sought after as a cage bird in the 19th century for its pleasant melodious song (4). Males have chestnut backs and grey heads and during the breeding season they develop a striking pinkish-crimson crown and breast. Males, females and juveniles have white edges to the wings and tail (2).
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Amblyeleotris fontanesii (Bleeker, 1852)
Giant prawn-goby |
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Atta cephalotes (Linnaeus, 1758)
Forest bachac |
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Asterorhombus intermedius (Bleeker, 1865)
Intermediate flounder |
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Paralonchurus rathbuni (Jordan & Bollman, 1890)
Bearded banded croaker |
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Cataulacus striativentris Santschi, 1924 |