VUVulnerable
Masked Mountain-tanager
Tephrophilus wetmorei
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist montane· majorGrassland· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionHabitat & natural process restorationSpecies recovery
Other threatened species in THRAUPIDAE
Threatened in Colombia
Frequently asked questions
Why is Masked Mountain-tanager classified as Vulnerable?
Masked Mountain-tanager 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 Masked Mountain-tanager live?
Masked Mountain-tanager occurs in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Masked Mountain-tanager?
The main threats to Masked Mountain-tanager are 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, and 7.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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