ENEndangered
Brasilia Tapaculo
Scytalopus novacapitalis
Declining
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bras%C3%ADlia_tapaculo
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· major
Conservation measures underway
Species recovery
Other threatened species in RHINOCRYPTIDAE
Threatened in Brazil
Frequently asked questions
Why is Brasilia Tapaculo classified as Endangered?
Brasilia Tapaculo is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Brasilia Tapaculo live?
Brasilia Tapaculo occurs in Brazil. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Brasilia Tapaculo?
The main threats to Brasilia Tapaculo are 2.1, 2.3, 3.2, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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