VUVulnerable
Apteryx australis
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· majorShrubland· major
Conservation measures underway
Invasive/problematic species controlSpecies recoveryEx-situ conservationPolicies and regulations
Other threatened species in APTERYGIDAE
Threatened in New Zealand
Frequently asked questions
Why is Apteryx australis classified as Vulnerable?
Apteryx australis 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 Apteryx australis live?
Apteryx australis occurs in New Zealand. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Apteryx australis?
The main threats to Apteryx australis are 12.1, and 8.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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