VUVulnerable
Bornean Bristlehead
Pityriasis gymnocephala
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· majorMarine coastal/supratidal· majorShrubland· majorWetlands (inland) - Bogs, marshes, swamps, fens· major
Conservation measures underway
Species recovery
Threatened in Brunei
Frequently asked questions
Why is Bornean Bristlehead classified as Vulnerable?
Bornean Bristlehead 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 Bornean Bristlehead live?
Bornean Bristlehead occurs in Brunei, 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 Bornean Bristlehead?
The main threats to Bornean Bristlehead are 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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