ENEndangered
Gunnison Grouse
Centrocercus minimus
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Wetlands (inland)· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· major
Conservation measures underway
Resource & habitat protectionHabitat & natural process restorationSpecies managementSpecies recoveryAwareness & communicationsLegislation
Other threatened species in PHASIANIDAE
Threatened in Mexico
Frequently asked questions
Why is Gunnison Grouse classified as Endangered?
Gunnison Grouse 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 Gunnison Grouse live?
Gunnison Grouse occurs in Mexico, and United States. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Gunnison Grouse?
The main threats to Gunnison Grouse are 1.1, 12.1, 2.3, and 4.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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