Phoebe mathewsii
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Phoebe mathewsii faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in the Western Ghats. Agricultural expansion and urban development have eliminated much of its native forest habitat, while the remaining fragments are too small to support viable populations. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the montane forest conditions this species requires for survival.
Habitat
This species inhabits montane evergreen forests in the Western Ghats of India, typically found at elevations between 1,000-2,000 meters. It requires dense, humid forest canopy with rich understory vegetation and is particularly associated with areas near streams and valleys.
