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Raphus cucullatus
The Dodo (Raphus cucullatus) is a bird found in Mauritius. The forests of the island of Mauritius, in the Indian Ocean. The IUCN Red List lists it as Extinct.
See the Dodo on the 3D globe →| Scientific name | Raphus cucullatus |
|---|---|
| Region | Africa |
| Found in | Mauritius |
🏡 Where the Dodo lives
The forests of the island of Mauritius, in the Indian Ocean.
Conservation status
LCNTVUENCREWEX
ExtinctNone are left.💡 The dodo could not fly. It disappeared about 350 years ago.
Questions about the Dodo
Where does the Dodo live?
The Dodo lives in Mauritius. The forests of the island of Mauritius, in the Indian Ocean.
Is the Dodo endangered?
None are left. Its IUCN Red List category is Extinct.
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Sources: IUCN Red List (via Wikidata), GBIF sightings for countries, Wikipedia. Last updated 2026-10-19.