Salvadori's Antwren
VU

Salvadori's Antwren

Myrmotherula minor

Unknown

Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salvadori's_antwren

Overview

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

Salvadori's Antwren faces severe pressure from rapid deforestation across its limited Amazonian range, with habitat conversion for cattle ranching and agriculture fragmenting the continuous forest canopy it requires for foraging. The species' specialized dependence on mixed-species flocks and specific forest strata makes it particularly vulnerable to edge effects and habitat degradation that disrupt these complex ecological relationships.

Threat summary

Habitat

This antwren inhabits the understory and middle canopy of lowland tropical rainforests in the western Amazon basin, particularly favoring areas with dense vegetation and complex forest structure. It typically forages in mixed-species flocks within primary and mature secondary forests at elevations below 500 meters.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Salvadori's Antwren classified as Vulnerable?
Salvadori's Antwren 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. Salvadori's Antwren faces severe pressure from rapid deforestation across its limited Amazonian range, with habitat conversion for cattle ranching and agriculture fragmenting the continuous forest canopy it requires for foraging. The species' specialized dependence on mixed-species flocks and specific forest strata makes it particularly vulnerable to edge effects and habitat degradation that disrupt these complex ecological relationships.
Where does Salvadori's Antwren live?
Salvadori's Antwren 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 Salvadori's Antwren?
The main threats to Salvadori's Antwren 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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