Minas Gerais Tyrannulet
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Minas Gerais Tyrannulet

Phylloscartes roquettei

Unknown

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

Overview

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

The Minas Gerais Tyrannulet faces severe habitat loss due to deforestation and agricultural expansion in the Atlantic Forest of southeastern Brazil. Mining activities and urban development have further fragmented its already restricted range in the Serra do Espinhaço mountains. The species' specialized habitat requirements and small population size make it particularly vulnerable to ongoing environmental pressures.

Threat summary

Habitat

This tyrannulet inhabits montane Atlantic Forest and forest edges in the Serra do Espinhaço region of Minas Gerais, Brazil, typically at elevations between 900-1,400 meters. It prefers dense understory vegetation and forest borders where it forages for small insects and arthropods.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Minas Gerais Tyrannulet classified as Endangered?
Minas Gerais Tyrannulet is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. The Minas Gerais Tyrannulet faces severe habitat loss due to deforestation and agricultural expansion in the Atlantic Forest of southeastern Brazil. Mining activities and urban development have further fragmented its already restricted range in the Serra do Espinhaço mountains. The species' specialized habitat requirements and small population size make it particularly vulnerable to ongoing environmental pressures.
Where does Minas Gerais Tyrannulet live?
Minas Gerais Tyrannulet 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 Minas Gerais Tyrannulet?
The main threats to Minas Gerais Tyrannulet 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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