VUVulnerable
Andean Flamingo
Phoenicoparrus andinus
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.
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Threatened in Argentina
Frequently asked questions
Why is Andean Flamingo classified as Vulnerable?
Andean Flamingo 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 Andean Flamingo live?
Andean Flamingo occurs in Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, and Peru. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Andean Flamingo?
The main threats to Andean Flamingo are 3.2, 5.1, and 9.3.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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