VUVulnerable
Black-headed Bushmaster
Lachesis melanocephala
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protection
Other threatened species in VIPERIDAE
Threatened in Costa Rica
Frequently asked questions
Why is Black-headed Bushmaster classified as Vulnerable?
Black-headed Bushmaster 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 Black-headed Bushmaster live?
Black-headed Bushmaster occurs in Costa Rica, and Panama. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Black-headed Bushmaster?
The main threats to Black-headed Bushmaster are 2.2, 2.3, 5.1, and 5.1.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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