VUVulnerable
Laysan Finch
Telespiza cantans
Stable
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laysan_finch
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 protectionSpecies recovery
Other threatened species in FRINGILLIDAE
Threatened in United States
Frequently asked questions
Why is Laysan Finch classified as Vulnerable?
Laysan Finch 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 Laysan Finch live?
Laysan Finch occurs in United States. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Laysan Finch?
The main threats to Laysan Finch are 11.1, 11.2, and 8.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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