ENEndangered
Short-tailed Chinchilla
Chinchilla chinchilla
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Rocky areas· majorDesert· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionLegislation
Other threatened species in CHINCHILLIDAE
Threatened in Argentina
Frequently asked questions
Why is Short-tailed Chinchilla classified as Endangered?
Short-tailed Chinchilla 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 Short-tailed Chinchilla live?
Short-tailed Chinchilla occurs in Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, and Peru. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Short-tailed Chinchilla?
The main threats to Short-tailed Chinchilla are 2.1, 2.3, and 3.2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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