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| Subspecies: | Unknown |
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| Est. World Population: | 100000-220000 |
| CITES Status: | NOT LISTED |
| IUCN Status: | Near Threatened |
| U.S. ESA Status: | NOT LISTED |
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| Jumping Ability: | (Horizontal) |
| Life Span: | in the Wild |
| Life Span: | in Captivity |
| Sexual Maturity: | (Females) |
| Sexual Maturity: | (Males) |
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Habitat:
Ducula goliath is a humid forest species, occurring throughout the island wherever there are tall trees, and ranging to 1,500 m. It may live in quite small patches of forest along thalwegs, particularly in the south (V. Chartendrault and N. Barré in litt. 2007).
Range:
Ducula goliath is endemic to New Caledonia (to France). It is distributed from the far north (Mandjelia) to the extreme south at Goro and is common in suitable habitat throughout (Ekstrom et al. 2002, V. Chartendrault and N. Barré in litt. 2007). It is present on the Ile des Pins and absent from the Loyalty islands (V. Chartendrault and N. Barré in litt. 2007).
Conservation:
Conservation Actions Underway
It is protected by law that restricts hunting for most of the year, however this is poorly enforced (Ekstrom et al. 2002). Conservation Actions Proposed
Effectively protect lowland forests. Lobby against any changes in the law which would extend or change the timing of the hunting season. Monitor populations in key sites. Enforce the closed season. Increase awareness amongst local residents regarding the laws concerning this species.
It is protected by law that restricts hunting for most of the year, however this is poorly enforced (Ekstrom et al. 2002). Conservation Actions Proposed
Effectively protect lowland forests. Lobby against any changes in the law which would extend or change the timing of the hunting season. Monitor populations in key sites. Enforce the closed season. Increase awareness amongst local residents regarding the laws concerning this species.