Scytalopus chocoensis
EN

Scytalopus chocoensis

Local name: Chocó Tapaculo

Unknown

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Overview

The Chocó tapaculo is a species of bird in the family Rhinocryptidae. It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Panama.

The Chocó Tapaculo faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat conversion in Colombia's Chocó region. Mining activities, agricultural expansion, and logging operations continue to fragment and destroy the humid montane forests this species depends on for survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

The Chocó tapaculo is found in two small areas on the Pacific slope of eastern Panama and separately in a narrow band from western Colombia south into northwestern Ecuador. It principally inhabits the dense understory of humid primary forest but is also found at forest edges. In Panama it ranges in elevation from and in Colombia and Ecuador from .

Other threatened species in Rhinocryptidae

Paramillo TapaculoEN

Paramillo Tapaculo

Scytalopus canus

Unknown
Tacarcuna TapaculoVU

Tacarcuna Tapaculo

Scytalopus panamensis

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Chocó Tapaculo classified as Endangered?
Chocó Tapaculo 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. The Chocó Tapaculo faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat conversion in Colombia's Chocó region. Mining activities, agricultural expansion, and logging operations continue to fragment and destroy the humid montane forests this species depends on for survival.
Where does Chocó Tapaculo live?
Chocó Tapaculo occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Chocó Tapaculo?
The main threats to Chocó Tapaculo are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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