VUVulnerable
Melanoperdix niger
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· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical swamp· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies recovery
Other threatened species in PHASIANIDAE
Threatened in Indonesia
Frequently asked questions
Why is Melanoperdix niger classified as Vulnerable?
Melanoperdix niger 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 Melanoperdix niger live?
Melanoperdix niger occurs in Indonesia, and Malaysia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Melanoperdix niger?
The main threats to Melanoperdix niger are 11.2, 5.1, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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