ENEndangered
Pentalagus furnessi
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· majorMarine coastal/supratidal· majorCaves and subterranean habitats· major
Conservation measures underway
Legislation
Other threatened species in LEPORIDAE
Frequently asked questions
Why is Pentalagus furnessi classified as Endangered?
Pentalagus furnessi 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 Pentalagus furnessi live?
Pentalagus furnessi 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 Pentalagus furnessi?
The main threats to Pentalagus furnessi are 1.1, 4.1, 5.3, and 8.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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