VUVulnerable
Caenolestes sangay
Unknown
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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
Grassland· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies recovery
Other threatened species in CAENOLESTIDAE
Threatened in Ecuador
Frequently asked questions
Why is Caenolestes sangay classified as Vulnerable?
Caenolestes sangay 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 Caenolestes sangay live?
Caenolestes sangay occurs in Ecuador. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Caenolestes sangay?
The main threats to Caenolestes sangay are 2.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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