Other Scientific Names
Phyllastrephus apperti [Sibley and Monroe (1990, 1993)], Phyllastrephus apperti [Collar and Andrew (1988)], Phyllastrephus apperti [Collar et al. (1994)], Phyllastrephus apperti [BirdLife International (2000)], Xanthomixis apperti
Other Names (World)
Appert's Tetraka, Appert's Greenbul
Zombitse and Vohibasia forests (near Sakaraha) and Analavelona forest, in south-western Madagascar.
 
Population
Estimated population is 1,000 - 2,499 (2010) and stable.
Status VU
Forest clearance for maize and manioc and some charcoal production is the main threat.
For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.
Appert's Tetraka (Xanthomixis apperti) [XC536967]
by id from Zombitse NP, Toliara Prov., Madagascar (call, song)
Appert's Tetraka (Xanthomixis apperti) [XC154926]
by Phil Gregory from Zombitse-Vohibasia National Park, Madagascar (song)
Subspecies
No subspecies.
Relationships of genus with rest of family uncertain. Recent molecular data indicate that present species is sister of Grey-crowned Tetraka (Xanthomixis cinereiceps).
Similar Species
Differs from Long-billed Tetraka (Bernieria madagascariensis) by smaller size, grey head, white throat, slimmer and shorter bill.
References
See References.