Partridges, Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies
Malayan Crestless Fireback
Lophura erythrophthalma
CRCritically Endangered
- Family
- Partridges, Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies (Phasianidae)
- Order
- Galliformes
Overview
The Malayan crestless fireback or Malay crestless fireback (Lophura erythrophthalma) is a member of the family Phasianidae. It was previously known as the crestless fireback when it was lumped together with the Bornean crestless fireback. The two species were separated into two monotypic species based on obvious plumage differences, most notably the virtually unmarked dark plumage of the male.
The Malayan crestless fireback is found in the Malay Peninsula and Sumatra.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Lowland forest of Malay Peninsula and Sumatra.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Malayan crestless fireback
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
