VUVulnerable
Sao Tome Scops-owl
Otus hartlaubi
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies recoveryLegislation
Other threatened species in STRIGIDAE
Threatened in São Tomé & Príncipe
Frequently asked questions
Why is Sao Tome Scops-owl classified as Vulnerable?
Sao Tome Scops-owl 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 Sao Tome Scops-owl live?
Sao Tome Scops-owl occurs in São Tomé & Príncipe. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Sao Tome Scops-owl?
The main threats to Sao Tome Scops-owl are 1.1, 2.1, 4.1, and 5.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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