# Spot-throated flameback (*Dinopium everetti*)

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Data as of: 2026-11-11

The spot-throated flameback (Dinopium everetti) is a species in the family Picidae, order Piciformes. Recorded adults weigh 70.3 g to 93.8 g and live up to 10.5 years. Its IUCN Red List status is Near Threatened.

## Quick facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Weight | 70.3 g – 93.8 g |
| Length | Not recorded |
| Lifespan | 10.5 years |
| Diet | Invertivore |
| Main food | Not recorded |
| Habitat | woodland |
| Young per litter or clutch | 2.5 |
| Lifestyle | Perching |
| Migration | Sedentary |
| Conservation status | Near Threatened (IUCN) |
| Countries on record | Not recorded |

## Classification

- kingdom: Animalia
- phylum: Chordata
- class: Aves
- order: Piciformes
- family: Picidae
- genus: Dinopium
- species: *Dinopium everetti* (Tweeddale, 1878)

Synonyms: *Dinopium javanense everetti*, *Dinopium javanese everetti*, *Tiga everetti*

## Common questions

### How big is the spot-throated flameback?

An adult spot-throated flameback weighs 70.3 g – 93.8 g, according to values recorded on Wikidata.

### Is the spot-throated flameback endangered?

The spot-throated flameback is listed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is close to qualifying as threatened.

### How long does the spot-throated flameback live?

The spot-throated flameback has a recorded lifespan of 10.5 years.

### What kind of animal is the spot-throated flameback?

The spot-throated flameback (Dinopium everetti) belongs to the family Picidae in the order Piciformes.

## Sources

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- [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org), CC0 1.0, 2026-11-11. Wikidata contributors. Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org (data retrieved via the Wikidata Query Service).
- [Wikipedia (English)](https://en.wikipedia.org), CC BY-SA 4.0, 2026-11-11. Wikipedia contributors. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. https://en.wikipedia.org (text under CC BY-SA 4.0; each block names its article and revision).

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