Chlamydotis undulata
VU

Chlamydotis undulata

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Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Habitat

Desert· major

Conservation measures underway

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Chlamydotis undulata classified as Vulnerable?
Chlamydotis undulata is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Chlamydotis undulata live?
Chlamydotis undulata occurs in Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, France, Germany, and India (plus 22 other countries). Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Chlamydotis undulata?
The main threats to Chlamydotis undulata are 1.1, 2.1, 2.3, and 3.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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