VUVulnerable
Crax rubra
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical dry· major
Conservation measures underway
Species recoverySpecies reintroductionEx-situ conservation
Other threatened species in CRACIDAE
Threatened in Belize
Frequently asked questions
Why is Crax rubra classified as Vulnerable?
Crax rubra 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 Crax rubra live?
Crax rubra occurs in Belize, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, and Guatemala (plus 4 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 Crax rubra?
The main threats to Crax rubra are 4.1, 5.3, and 8.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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