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- taxon name
- Anarhynchus javanicus
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- Charadrius javanicus
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- Charadrius javanicus
- taxon common name
- borrelho-de-java
- short name
- A. javanicus
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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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