VUVulnerable
Tanimbar Scrubfowl
Megapodius tenimberensis
Declining
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tanimbar_megapode
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies recovery
Other threatened species in MEGAPODIIDAE
Threatened in Indonesia
Frequently asked questions
Why is Tanimbar Scrubfowl classified as Vulnerable?
Tanimbar Scrubfowl 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 Tanimbar Scrubfowl live?
Tanimbar Scrubfowl 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 Tanimbar Scrubfowl?
The main threats to Tanimbar Scrubfowl are 5.1, 5.3, and 8.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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