Javan munia
Lonchura leucogastroides (Moore, 1858)
The javan munia (Lonchura leucogastroides) is a species in the family Estrildidae, order Passeriformes. Recorded adults weigh 11.5 g to 11.7 g. Its IUCN Red List status is Least Concern.
Quick facts about the javan munia
- Weight
- 11.7 gsrc for Weight
- Length
- Not recorded
- Lifespan
- Not recorded
- Diet
- Granivoresrc for Diet
- Main food
- Not recorded
- Habitat
- grasslandsrc for Habitat
- Young per litter or clutch
- 5src for Young per litter or clutch
- Lifestyle
- Generalistsrc for Lifestyle
- Migration
- Sedentarysrc for Migration
- Conservation status
- Least Concern (IUCN)src for Conservation status
- Countries on record
- Not recorded
Where does the javan munia live?
Not recorded
What is the javan munia?
The Javan munia (Lonchura leucogastroides) is a species of estrildid finch native to southern Sumatra, Java, Bali and Lombok islands in Indonesia. It was introduced in Singapore and the Malay Peninsula; It inhabits subtropical and tropical dry shrubland and grassland habitat. It has been assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
The Javan munia is known to feed on algae.
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Is the javan munia endangered?
The javan munia is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List: it is not currently at risk of extinction.
- LCLeast Concern
- NTNear Threatened
- VUVulnerable
- ENEndangered
- CRCritically Endangered
- EWExtinct in the Wild
- EXExtinct
Category via Wikidata (CC0). Find the full assessment on the IUCN Red List. See all Least Concern species.
How is the javan munia classified?
- kingdomAnimalia
- phylumChordata
- classAves
- orderPasseriformes
- familyEstrildidae
- genusLonchura
- SpeciesLonchura leucogastroides (Moore, 1858)
Synonyms Munia leucogastroides
Other names and names in other languages (36)
- مونيا جاويArabic
- maniquí de MooreCatalan
- panenka hnědohřbetáCzech
- manicin JafaWelsh
- Java BronzefinkeDanish
- JavabronzemännchenGerman
- Java-BronzemännchenGerman
- java estrildoEsperanto
- Capuchino de JavaSpanish
- jaava pugal-amadiinEstonian
- نوکنقرهای جاوهایPersian
- mustakaulamanikkiFinnish
- Capucin javanaisFrench
- javanska amadinaCroatian
- jávai bronzpintyHungarian
- Bondol jawaIndonesian
- Munia di GiavaItalian
- passero dal ventre biancoItalian
- Passero di GiavaItalian
- コシグロキンパラJapanese
- javinė munijaLithuanian
- Javaans BronzemannetjeDutch
- javanonneNorwegian
- mniszka białobrzuchaPolish
- capuchinho-de-javaPortuguese
- capuchinho-javanêsPortuguese
- Яванская мунияRussian
- Яванская амадинаRussian
- mníška hnedochrbtáSlovak
- Javanski bronzani galebićSerbian
- javamuniaSwedish
- Java MunyasıTurkish
- мунія яванськаUkrainian
- 黑喉文鳥Chinese
- 黑喉文鳥（爪哇文鳥）Chinese
- 黑喉文鸟Chinese
Relatives of the javan munia
Other species in the same genus Lonchura.
Scaly-breasted munia
Lonchura punctulata
White-rumped munia
Lonchura striata
Tricoloured munia
Lonchura malacca
Chestnut munia
Lonchura atricapilla
Chestnut-breasted mannikin
Lonchura castaneothorax
Black-throated munia
Lonchura kelaarti
CompareJavan munia vs Scaly-breasted muniaJavan munia vs White-rumped muniaJavan munia vs Tricoloured muniaJavan munia vs Chestnut munia
Common questions
Answered only where our data holds the answer.
How big is the javan munia?
An adult javan munia weighs 11.7 g, according to values recorded on Wikidata.
Is the javan munia endangered?
The javan munia is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at risk of extinction.
What kind of animal is the javan munia?
The javan munia (Lonchura leucogastroides) belongs to the family Estrildidae in the order Passeriformes.
Sources and how to cite this page
Data as of 2026-11-11. How this page is put together.
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