Subtropical Doradito
VU

Subtropical Doradito

Pseudocolopteryx acutipennis

Unknown

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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.

The Subtropical Doradito faces severe habitat loss due to conversion of wetlands and grasslands for agriculture and urban development across its South American range. Drainage of marshes and seasonal flooding areas has eliminated critical breeding and foraging habitat. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that affect the wetland ecosystems this species depends upon.

Threat summary

Habitat

The Subtropical Doradito inhabits freshwater wetlands, marshes, and seasonally flooded grasslands in subtropical South America. It prefers areas with emergent vegetation and shallow water where it can forage for insects and small invertebrates.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Subtropical Doradito classified as Vulnerable?
Subtropical Doradito 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 Subtropical Doradito faces severe habitat loss due to conversion of wetlands and grasslands for agriculture and urban development across its South American range. Drainage of marshes and seasonal flooding areas has eliminated critical breeding and foraging habitat. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that affect the wetland ecosystems this species depends upon.
Where does Subtropical Doradito live?
Subtropical Doradito occurs in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Paraguay (plus 2 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 Subtropical Doradito?
The main threats to Subtropical Doradito 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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