ENEndangered
Grey-bellied Comet
Taphrolesbia griseiventris
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
Rocky areas· majorDesert· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies recoveryLegislation
Other threatened species in TROCHILIDAE
Threatened in Peru
Frequently asked questions
Why is Grey-bellied Comet classified as Endangered?
Grey-bellied Comet 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 Grey-bellied Comet live?
Grey-bellied Comet occurs in Peru. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Grey-bellied Comet?
The main threats to Grey-bellied Comet are 2.1, 2.3, and 7.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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