Kingdom Animalia Order Passeriformes Genus Symposiachrus Higher classification Symposiachrus | Phylum Chordata Family Monarchidae Scientific name Symposiachrus julianae Rank Species | |
Similar Black‑tailed monarch, Manus monarch, Bates's paradise flycatcher, Chuuk monarch | ||
The Kofiau monarch (Symposiachrus julianae) is a species of bird in the family Monarchidae. It is endemic to Kofiau in Indonesia.
Taxonomy and systematics
This species was originally classified in the genus Monarcha until moved to Symposiachrus in 2009. Alternate names for the Kofiau monarch include the black-backed monarch and Kofiau monarch flycatcher.
References
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