The Lompobattang fruit-dove (Ptilinopus meridionalis) is a species of bird in the pigeon family. It is native to Sulawesi, Indonesia.[2]
These birds are around 35-37 cm long. They have black upperparts and a grey head and underparts. They have a dark-purple mask behind their eyes, which is unique for this species.[3]
It was first described in 1893 by Meyer and Wiglesworth.[3] This species was formerly placed with Ptilinopus fischeri before they were split into two distinct species.[4]
This species occurs in south-western Sulawesi, Indonesia where they occupy an estimated surface of 468km2. They usually reside in forests and are found at elevations between 1,000 - 3,000m.[2][3]
It is listed as vulnerable by the IUCN.[2] There are believed to be between 2,500 and 10,000 Lompobattang fruit-doves in one sub-population.[2]
Habitat loss from deforestation has led to a slow decline in the population of the species.[2]
While there are no current conversation actions in progress, there is a proposal for 200km2 of the Gunung Lompobattang mountain to be designated as a nature reserve.[2][3]
The Lompobattang fruit-dove (Ptilinopus meridionalis) is a species of bird in the pigeon family. It is native to Sulawesi, Indonesia.
