VUVulnerable
Puerto Rican Nightjar
Antrostomus noctitherus
Declining
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· majorShrubland· majorRocky areas· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionHabitat & natural process restorationSpecies managementSpecies recoveryLegislation
Other threatened species in CAPRIMULGIDAE
Threatened in Puerto Rico
Frequently asked questions
Why is Puerto Rican Nightjar classified as Vulnerable?
Puerto Rican Nightjar 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 Puerto Rican Nightjar live?
Puerto Rican Nightjar occurs in Puerto Rico, and United States. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Puerto Rican Nightjar?
The main threats to Puerto Rican Nightjar are 1.1, 5.3, 7.1, and 8.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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