VUVulnerable
Agapornis nigrigenis
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· majorSavanna· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies recoveryEx-situ conservationFormal educationAwareness & communicationsLegislationPolicies and regulationsLinked enterprises & livelihood alternatives
Other threatened species in PSITTACIDAE
Threatened in Botswana
Frequently asked questions
Why is Agapornis nigrigenis classified as Vulnerable?
Agapornis nigrigenis 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 Agapornis nigrigenis live?
Agapornis nigrigenis occurs in Botswana, Namibia, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Agapornis nigrigenis?
The main threats to Agapornis nigrigenis are 11.1, 2.1, 2.3, and 5.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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