Synallaxis courseni
Local name: Apurímac Spinetail
The Apurimac spinetail is a Vulnerable species of bird in the Furnariinae subfamily of the ovenbird family Furnariidae. It is endemic to Peru.
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Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Aves
Order
Passeriformes
Family
Furnariidae
Genus
Synallaxis
Synallaxis courseni belongs to the family Furnariidae, order Passeriformes, within the Aves class.
Species Profile
The Apurimac spinetail is a Vulnerable species of bird in the Furnariinae subfamily of the ovenbird family Furnariidae. It is endemic to Peru.
The Apurímac Spinetail faces significant threats from habitat loss and degradation due to agricultural expansion and human settlement in its limited range within the Apurímac River valley of Peru. Its restricted distribution and specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes and human activities that fragment or destroy its scrubland habitat.
Key Facts
Habitat & Distribution
Inhabits dry scrubland and thorny vegetation along the Apurímac River valley in Peru, typically in arid inter-Andean valleys with dense shrubby growth and scattered trees at elevations between 1,000-2,500 meters.
Threats
Agricultural expansion and conversion
Human settlement and infrastructure development
Limited range and small population size
Habitat fragmentation
Overgrazing by livestock
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Sources & Attribution
How to Cite
IUCN: IUCN (2025). The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2025-1. Available at: https://www.iucnredlist.org. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2025-1.RLTS
GBIF: GBIF.org (2025). GBIF Home Page. Available at: https://www.gbif.org
This page: SpeciesRadar (2025). Synallaxis courseni (Synallaxis courseni). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/apurimac-spinetail