Year Last Seen:

1972

Comments:

This species formerly occurred on New Zealand, but it is now Extinct, probably due to overpredation by invasive species. The last record was of the nominate subspecies on South Island, in 1972.

Habitat:

On the mainland, it was a species of dense, montane forest, while …

Year Last Seen:

1894

Comments:

This species was known from Stephens Island, New Zealand, but likely became Extinct in 1895. Predation by feral cats is thought to have driven its decline.

Habitat:

The species was flightless and restricted to the rocky ground (Millener 1989).

Causes:

Construction of a lighthouse on …