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Psilopogon lineatus
Date assessed
2021-10-08
Year published
2023
Eicat category
MC (Minimal Concern)
Justification for EICAT assessment
"The lineated barbet, like most barbets, is well known as a frugivore, but generally has a varied diet that comprises mainly of fruits, especially those of figs. Lineated barbets have been observed to feed on the fruits and flowers of exotic species. Their favourite fruits are however those of figs, which they depend strongly on, especially those of the strangler, Malayan banyan (Ficus microcarpa) and the yellow-stemmed fig (Ficus fistulosa)." (Lok et al. 2009)
Confidence rating
Low
Mechanism(s) of maximum impact
Grazing/herbivory/browsing
Countries of most severe impact
Republic of Singapore
Description of impacts
The lineated barbet feeds on native plant species and and it was seen showing aggression towards native woodpeckers in Singapore.
Assessor
Tom Allmert; Thomas Evans
Contributors
Reviewers
EICAT authority
Recommended citation
Tom Allmert, Thomas Evans (2025). Psilopogon lineatus. IUCN Environmental Impact Classification for Alien Taxa (EICAT).