ENEndangered
Chinchilla laniger
Unknown
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Marine coastal/supratidal· majorRocky areas· majorDesert· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionResource & habitat protectionAwareness & communicationsLegislation
Other threatened species in CHINCHILLIDAE
Threatened in Chile
Frequently asked questions
Why is Chinchilla laniger classified as Endangered?
Chinchilla laniger 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 laniger live?
Chinchilla laniger occurs in Chile. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Chinchilla laniger?
The main threats to Chinchilla laniger are 2.3, 3.2, 5.1, and 5.1.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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