VUVulnerable
Steller's Eider
Polysticta stelleri
DecliningLCEULCEU
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· majorGrassland· majorWetlands (inland)· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent freshwater lakes· majorRocky areas· majorMarine neritic· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies managementSpecies recoveryEx-situ conservationLegislation
Other threatened species in ANATIDAE
Threatened in Japan
Frequently asked questions
Why is Steller's Eider classified as Vulnerable?
Steller's Eider 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 Steller's Eider live?
Steller's Eider occurs in Japan, Norway, Russia, and United States. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Steller's Eider?
The main threats to Steller's Eider are 11.1, 4.1, 5.1, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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