VUVulnerable
Dark Forestdamsel
Platysticta apicalis
Declining
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Platysticta_apicalis
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 protectionHabitat & natural process restorationSpecies recoveryAwareness & communicationsLegislation
Other threatened species in PLATYSTICTIDAE
Threatened in Sri Lanka
Frequently asked questions
Why is Dark Forestdamsel classified as Vulnerable?
Dark Forestdamsel 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 Dark Forestdamsel live?
Dark Forestdamsel occurs in Sri Lanka. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Dark Forestdamsel?
The main threats to Dark Forestdamsel are 11.1, 2.1, 5.3, and 7.2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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