VUVulnerable
Lowland Tapir
Tapirus terrestris
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorWetlands (inland) - Bogs, marshes, swamps, fens· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies recoverySpecies reintroductionLegislation
Other threatened species in TAPIRIDAE
Threatened in Argentina
Frequently asked questions
Why is Lowland Tapir classified as Vulnerable?
Lowland Tapir 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 Lowland Tapir live?
Lowland Tapir occurs in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and French Guiana (plus 5 other countries). Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Lowland Tapir?
The main threats to Lowland Tapir are 2.1, 2.3, 4.1, and 5.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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