VUVulnerable
Gough Island Moorhen
Gallinula comeri
Stable
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Shrubland· majorGrassland· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies recovery
Other threatened species in RALLIDAE
Threatened in St. Helena
Frequently asked questions
Why is Gough Island Moorhen classified as Vulnerable?
Gough Island Moorhen 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 Gough Island Moorhen live?
Gough Island Moorhen occurs in St. Helena, and United Kingdom. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Gough Island Moorhen?
The main threats to Gough Island Moorhen are 5.1, 5.3, and 8.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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