ENEndangered
Naja sagittifera
Declining
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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
Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical dry· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist lowland· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionAwareness & communicationsLegislation
Other threatened species in ELAPIDAE
Threatened in India
Frequently asked questions
Why is Naja sagittifera classified as Endangered?
Naja sagittifera is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Naja sagittifera live?
Naja sagittifera occurs in India. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Naja sagittifera?
The main threats to Naja sagittifera are 1.1, 2.1, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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