VUVulnerable
Nicobar Scrubfowl
Megapodius nicobariensis
Stable
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicobar_megapode
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Marine coastal/supratidal· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionHabitat & natural process restorationSpecies managementSpecies recoveryAwareness & communicationsLegislationLinked enterprises & livelihood alternatives
Other threatened species in MEGAPODIIDAE
Threatened in Cocos (Keeling) Islands
Frequently asked questions
Why is Nicobar Scrubfowl classified as Vulnerable?
Nicobar Scrubfowl 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 Nicobar Scrubfowl live?
Nicobar Scrubfowl occurs in Cocos (Keeling) Islands, India, and Myanmar (Burma). Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Nicobar Scrubfowl?
The main threats to Nicobar Scrubfowl are 1.1, 10.2, 11.1, and 2.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
Get weekly conservation intelligence
One short digest a week of the most striking species and country data we ship, plus breaking conservation news paired with our database where it matters.
Free, no spam. One-click unsubscribe in every email.