ENEndangered
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 Chinchilla chinchilla classified as Endangered?
Chinchilla 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 Chinchilla chinchilla live?
Chinchilla 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 Chinchilla chinchilla?
The main threats to Chinchilla 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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