Zoo Stock Species and the Red List

Zoo Stock

This indicates that the species is included in the Second Zoo Stock Plan, which was formulated by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government in 2018. The plan sets goals for the next 10 years in three areas: "species conservation," "contribution to wildlife conservation," and "environmental education and conservation awareness." 124 animal species are included.

What is the Red List?

Based on scientific research, this is a list of wildlife classified by rank (category) indicating the degree of risk of extinction.
Livng Things Encyclopedia shows the categories (mainland and islands) assessed by the IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) at the global level, the Ministry of the Environment for Japan, and the Tokyo Metropolitan Government for Tokyo.

The higher the category in each table, the higher the risk of extinction, and CR, EN, and VU are the three categories known as "endangered species." In Tokyo, species that are not at the NT (near threatened) level but are relatively rare are considered "species of concern."

IUCN categories
EX	extinction
EW	Extinction in the wild
CR+EN	—
CR	Serious crisis
EN	crisis
VU	emergency
NT	Near Threatened
LC・○	Low Concern
DD	Data shortage
LP	—

Japan (Ministry of the Environment) Category
EX	extinction
EW	Extinction in the wild
CR+EN	Endangered species
CR	Critically Endangered
EN	Endangered species
VU	Endangered species
NT	Near Threatened
LC・○	—
DD	Lack of information
LP	Endangered local population

Tokyo Category
EX	extinction
EW	Extinction in the wild
CR+EN	Endangered species
CR	Critically Endangered
EN	Endangered species
VU	Endangered species
NT	Near Threatened
LC・○	Unranked
DD	Lack of information
LP	Endangered local population

Creatures at Tama Zoo

Red Junglefowl
Gallus gallus

This species is believed to be the ancestor of modern domestic chickens. Like domestic chickens, males and females look very different. Males also stand in high places and crow. They are polygamous, building nests on the ground from dead leaves and grass, and laying 4 to 8 eggs. The female alone incubates the eggs and raises the chicks. Males who are hostile to each other will jump up and kick each other.

classification	Aves, Galliformes, Phasianidae
English name	Red Junglefowl
distribution	Northern India, Southeast Asia, China
Residence	Forests, woodlands near human settlements
Size	Total length: Males 46-60cm, females 43-48cm Weight: Males 800-1,000g, Females 500-800g
food	Fruits, seeds, grains, insects, etc.
Red List	IUCN: LC (Least Concern)

Tama Zoo exhibition area

Tama Zoo and Asian Zone

Differences in body color between males and females

Males have bright pink skin exposed on their faces and a conspicuous crest of the same color. Their bodies are a mixture of light yellow-brown or reddish-brown and black. On the other hand, females have smaller crests, and the colors of their faces and crests are not as bright as those of males. Their bodies are generally a dull brown.