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Crested Argus
(Rheinartia ocellata)

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Scientific Information

Other Names: Rheinard's/Ocellated Argus Pheasant

Subspecies: Rheinard's Crested Argus R. o. ocellata, Malay Crested Argus R. o. nigrescens.

Range: R. o. ocellata - Central Vietnam, Eastern Laos; R. o. nigrescens - Central Peninsular Malaysia.

Habitat: Tropical forests.

Status in Wild: The Crested Argus is listed as endangered on many international lists. ocellata is believed to be still locally common, but nigrescens has a limited range and both are threatened by habitat destruction and hunting.

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(l to r): 1-2, Phan Viet Lam.

Links related to this species. Please note, links will open in a new window.

• Crested Argus - ARKive species factsheet.
• Crested Argus - BirdLife species factsheet.
• Wikipedia - Crested Argus - Wikipedia's species page.

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