VUVulnerable
Golden-tailed Parrotlet
Touit surdus
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
Forest· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionHabitat & natural process restorationSpecies managementAwareness & communicationsLegislation
Other threatened species in PSITTACIDAE
Threatened in Brazil
Frequently asked questions
Why is Golden-tailed Parrotlet classified as Vulnerable?
Golden-tailed Parrotlet 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 Golden-tailed Parrotlet live?
Golden-tailed Parrotlet occurs in Brazil. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Golden-tailed Parrotlet?
The main threats to Golden-tailed Parrotlet are 1.1, 2.1, 3.2, and 5.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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