Satanic Nightjar
VU

Satanic Nightjar

Eurostopodus diabolicus

Unknown

Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Satanic_nightjar

Overview

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

The Satanic Nightjar faces severe pressure from rapid deforestation and habitat conversion across its limited range in Sulawesi's montane forests. Mining operations and agricultural expansion have fragmented its specialized highland forest habitat, while the species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats. Climate change poses an additional risk by potentially shifting suitable temperature and precipitation patterns in the montane zones where this endemic nightjar depends on specific forest structure for roosting and foraging.

Threat summary

Habitat

The Satanic Nightjar inhabits montane forests of Sulawesi, typically found in primary and secondary forest at elevations between 1,100-1,800 meters. It prefers dense forest canopy with complex understory structure that provides suitable roosting sites and supports the nocturnal insect prey upon which it depends.

Other threatened species in Caprimulgidae

EN

Prigogine's Nightjar

Caprimulgus prigoginei

Unknown

Threatened in Indonesia

Calidris ferrugineaVU

Calidris ferruginea

Declining
EN

Speckle-faced Bent-toed Gecko

Cyrtodactylus psarops

Unknown
VU

Hill's Leaf-nosed Bat

Hipposideros edwardshilli

Unknown
VU

Bacan Myzomela

Myzomela batjanensis

Declining

Frequently asked questions

Why is Satanic Nightjar classified as Vulnerable?
Satanic Nightjar 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 Satanic Nightjar faces severe pressure from rapid deforestation and habitat conversion across its limited range in Sulawesi's montane forests. Mining operations and agricultural expansion have fragmented its specialized highland forest habitat, while the species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats. Climate change poses an additional risk by potentially shifting suitable temperature and precipitation patterns in the montane zones where this endemic nightjar depends on specific forest structure for roosting and foraging.
Where does Satanic Nightjar live?
Satanic Nightjar occurs in Indonesia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Satanic Nightjar?
The main threats to Satanic Nightjar 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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