ENEndangered
Galapagos Martin
Progne modesta
Declining
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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· majorMarine neritic· major
Conservation measures underway
Species recovery
Other threatened species in HIRUNDINIDAE
Threatened in Argentina
Frequently asked questions
Why is Galapagos Martin classified as Endangered?
Galapagos Martin 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 Galapagos Martin live?
Galapagos Martin occurs in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Paraguay (plus 3 other countries). Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Galapagos Martin?
The main threats to Galapagos Martin are 11.1, and 8.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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