Purplish-mantled Tanager
VU

Purplish-mantled Tanager

Iridosornis porphyrocephalus

Unknown

Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Purplish-mantled_tanager

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

The Purplish-mantled Tanager faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its restricted Andean range. Mining activities and agricultural expansion have significantly reduced the cloud forest habitats essential for this species' survival. Climate change poses an additional threat by shifting the altitudinal zones where suitable humid montane forests occur, potentially forcing populations into increasingly fragmented refugia.

Threat summary

Habitat

This tanager inhabits humid montane forests and cloud forests at elevations between 1,500-3,000 meters in the Andes. It shows a strong preference for dense, moss-covered forest canopies with abundant epiphytes, particularly in areas with persistent cloud cover and high humidity.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Purplish-mantled Tanager classified as Vulnerable?
Purplish-mantled Tanager 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. The Purplish-mantled Tanager faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its restricted Andean range. Mining activities and agricultural expansion have significantly reduced the cloud forest habitats essential for this species' survival. Climate change poses an additional threat by shifting the altitudinal zones where suitable humid montane forests occur, potentially forcing populations into increasingly fragmented refugia.
Where does Purplish-mantled Tanager live?
Purplish-mantled Tanager occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Purplish-mantled Tanager?
The main threats to Purplish-mantled Tanager are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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