Iringa Ground Robin
VU

Iringa Ground Robin

Sheppardia lowei

Unknown

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

Overview

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

The Iringa Ground Robin faces severe habitat loss due to agricultural expansion and human settlement in Tanzania's Southern Highlands. Forest degradation from logging and charcoal production has fragmented its montane forest habitat, while climate change threatens to shift suitable temperature and moisture conditions upslope beyond available habitat ranges.

Threat summary

Habitat

The Iringa Ground Robin inhabits montane forests and forest edges in the Southern Highlands of Tanzania, typically at elevations between 1,500-2,400 meters. It prefers dense understory vegetation in both primary and secondary montane forests with adequate ground cover for foraging.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Iringa Ground Robin classified as Vulnerable?
Iringa Ground Robin 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 Iringa Ground Robin faces severe habitat loss due to agricultural expansion and human settlement in Tanzania's Southern Highlands. Forest degradation from logging and charcoal production has fragmented its montane forest habitat, while climate change threatens to shift suitable temperature and moisture conditions upslope beyond available habitat ranges.
Where does Iringa Ground Robin live?
Iringa Ground Robin 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 Iringa Ground Robin?
The main threats to Iringa Ground Robin 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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