Puerto Rican woodpecker
Melanerpes portoricensis
The Puerto Rican woodpecker (Melanerpes portoricensis) is the only woodpecker endemic to the archipelago of Puerto Rico and is one of the five species of the genus Melanerpes that occur in the Antille
About the Puerto Rican woodpecker
The Puerto Rican woodpecker (Melanerpes portoricensis) is the only woodpecker endemic to the archipelago of Puerto Rico and is one of the five species of the genus Melanerpes that occur in the Antilles. Furthermore, it is the only resident species of the family Picidae in Puerto Rico. The species is common on the main island of Puerto Rico and rare on the island of Vieques.
Fun Facts About Puerto Rican woodpecker
- The Puerto Rican woodpecker (Melanerpes portoricensis) is the only woodpecker endemic to the archipelago of Puerto Rico and is one of the five species of the genus Melanerpes that occur in the Antilles.
- The species is common on the main island of Puerto Rico and rare on the island of Vieques.
- Furthermore, it is the only resident species of the family Picidae in Puerto Rico.
Conservation Status
The Puerto Rican woodpecker is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. This species is currently stable and not at significant risk of population decline.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Order | Piciformes |
| Genus | Melanerpes |
| Species | Melanerpes portoricensis |
Range & Habitat
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