
VUVulnerable
Phytotoma raimondii
Declining
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peruvian_plantcutter
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical dry· majorShrubland· majorWetlands (inland)· majorWetlands (inland) - Bogs, marshes, swamps, fens· majorDesert· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies recoveryFormal educationAwareness & communicationsLegislationLinked enterprises & livelihood alternatives
Other threatened species in COTINGIDAE
Threatened in Peru
Frequently asked questions
Why is Phytotoma raimondii classified as Vulnerable?
Phytotoma raimondii 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 Phytotoma raimondii live?
Phytotoma raimondii occurs in Peru. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Phytotoma raimondii?
The main threats to Phytotoma raimondii are 1.1, 2.1, 2.3, and 5.3. 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.


