VUVulnerable
Fregata andrewsi
DecliningENAU
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christmas_frigatebird
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Marine oceanic· majorMarine coastal/supratidal· majorMarine neritic· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies managementSpecies recoveryLegislation
Other threatened species in FREGATIDAE
Threatened in Australia
Frequently asked questions
Why is Fregata andrewsi classified as Vulnerable?
Fregata andrewsi is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Fregata andrewsi live?
Fregata andrewsi occurs in Australia, China, Christmas Island, India, Indonesia, and Thailand. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Fregata andrewsi?
The main threats to Fregata andrewsi are 11.1, 12.1, 2.1, and 3.2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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