VUVulnerable
Southern Royal Albatross
Diomedea epomophora
StableVUAU
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Grassland· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionLegislation
Other threatened species in DIOMEDEIDAE
Threatened in New Zealand
Frequently asked questions
Why is Southern Royal Albatross classified as Vulnerable?
Southern Royal Albatross 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 Southern Royal Albatross live?
Southern Royal Albatross occurs in New Zealand. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Southern Royal Albatross?
The main threats to Southern Royal Albatross are 5.4, and 8.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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