VUVulnerable
Relict Gull
Larus relictus
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Grassland· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· majorDesert· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies recoveryAwareness & communicationsLegislation
Other threatened species in LARIDAE
Threatened in China
Frequently asked questions
Why is Relict Gull classified as Vulnerable?
Relict Gull 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 Relict Gull live?
Relict Gull occurs in China, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Russia, and South Korea. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Relict Gull?
The main threats to Relict Gull are 11.1, 11.2, 11.4, and 3.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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