VUVulnerable
Ascension Frigatebird
Fregata aquila
Stable
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
MARINE· majorTERRESTRIAL· major
Conservation measures underway
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Other threatened species in FREGATIDAE
Threatened in Brazil
Frequently asked questions
Why is Ascension Frigatebird classified as Vulnerable?
Ascension Frigatebird 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 Ascension Frigatebird live?
Ascension Frigatebird occurs in Brazil, St. Helena, and United Kingdom. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Ascension Frigatebird?
The main threats to Ascension Frigatebird are 12.1, 5.1, 5.4, and 8.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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