ENEndangered
Purple Sparklewing
Umma purpurea
Unknown
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest - Subtropical/tropical moist lowland· major
Conservation measures underway
Species recovery
Other threatened species in CALOPTERYGIDAE
Threatened in Cameroon
Frequently asked questions
Why is Purple Sparklewing classified as Endangered?
Purple Sparklewing is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Purple Sparklewing live?
Purple Sparklewing occurs in Cameroon, and Equatorial Guinea. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Purple Sparklewing?
The main threats to Purple Sparklewing are 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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