VUVulnerable
Rufous-faced Crake
Laterallus xenopterus
Declining
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Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorSavanna· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent freshwater lakes· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protection
Other threatened species in RALLIDAE
Threatened in Argentina
Frequently asked questions
Why is Rufous-faced Crake classified as Vulnerable?
Rufous-faced Crake 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 Rufous-faced Crake live?
Rufous-faced Crake occurs in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, and Paraguay. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Rufous-faced Crake?
The main threats to Rufous-faced Crake are 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, and 7.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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