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MN
Lophura leucomelanos
Date assessed
2021-10-07
Year published
2023
Eicat category
MN (Minor)
Justification for EICAT assessment
Kalij Pheasants prey on insects. There is no evidence that this has caused a decline of these species (Navas 1987).
Confidence rating
Low
Mechanism(s) of maximum impact
Predation
Countries of most severe impact
Argentina
Description of impacts
The Kalij Pheasant feeds on native plant and insects species and competes with the native fauna in Argentina. They also disperse alien/invasive seeds in Hawaii.
Assessor
Tom Allmert; Thomas Evans
Contributors
Reviewers
EICAT authority
Recommended citation
Tom Allmert, Thomas Evans (2025). Lophura leucomelanos. IUCN Environmental Impact Classification for Alien Taxa (EICAT).