Galapagos Species Database

Taxon category: Accepted

Syn.: Aratinga erythrogenys Lesson, 1844

Origin: Introduced - not established

Year of first record: 1996

Mode of introduction: Intentional

Introduction Pathway: Intentional

Subpathway: Pet/aquarium/terrarium species

Introduced status: Historic record only

Distribution: Reported previously on Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, San Cristóbal Island. Historic record. Currently not established.

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