Guianan Streaked Antwren
VU

Guianan Streaked Antwren

Myrmotherula surinamensis

Unknown

Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guianan_streaked_antwren

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

The Guianan Streaked Antwren faces severe pressure from deforestation and forest fragmentation across its limited range in the Guiana Shield region. Mining activities, particularly gold mining, have accelerated habitat destruction in key areas of Guyana, Suriname, and northern Brazil. The species' dependence on intact lowland rainforest makes it particularly vulnerable to logging operations and agricultural conversion, while its small population size increases extinction risk from stochastic events.

Threat summary

Habitat

The Guianan Streaked Antwren inhabits the understory and middle story of lowland tropical rainforests in the Guiana Shield region. It prefers dense, humid primary forests with complex vertical structure, typically found below 500 meters elevation in areas with high canopy cover and abundant epiphytes.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Guianan Streaked Antwren classified as Vulnerable?
Guianan Streaked Antwren 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. The Guianan Streaked Antwren faces severe pressure from deforestation and forest fragmentation across its limited range in the Guiana Shield region. Mining activities, particularly gold mining, have accelerated habitat destruction in key areas of Guyana, Suriname, and northern Brazil. The species' dependence on intact lowland rainforest makes it particularly vulnerable to logging operations and agricultural conversion, while its small population size increases extinction risk from stochastic events.
Where does Guianan Streaked Antwren live?
Guianan Streaked Antwren occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Guianan Streaked Antwren?
The main threats to Guianan Streaked Antwren are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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