ENEndangered
Polynesian Storm-petrel
Nesofregetta fuliginosa
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 protectionInvasive/problematic species controlSpecies recovery
Other threatened species in OCEANITIDAE
Threatened in Chile
Frequently asked questions
Why is Polynesian Storm-petrel classified as Endangered?
Polynesian Storm-petrel 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, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Polynesian Storm-petrel live?
Polynesian Storm-petrel occurs in Chile, Christmas Island, Fiji, France, French Polynesia, and Kiribati (plus 2 other countries). Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Polynesian Storm-petrel?
The main threats to Polynesian Storm-petrel are 11.4, and 8.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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