CR

Rheinardia ocellata

Declining

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Rheinardia ocellata faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in Vietnam and Laos. Hunting pressure for its spectacular tail feathers and meat has intensified the species' decline, while agricultural expansion and infrastructure development continue to reduce available forest habitat. The species' naturally low population density and specific habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to these combined pressures.

Threat summary

Habitat

Rheinardia ocellata inhabits dense primary and secondary tropical forests in mountainous regions, typically at elevations between 300-1,500 meters. The species prefers areas with thick understory vegetation and is particularly associated with evergreen and semi-evergreen forest types in the Annamite Mountains.

Forest· majorMarine neritic· major

Conservation measures underway

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Rheinardia ocellata classified as Critically Endangered?
Rheinardia ocellata is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Rheinardia ocellata faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in Vietnam and Laos. Hunting pressure for its spectacular tail feathers and meat has intensified the species' decline, while agricultural expansion and infrastructure development continue to reduce available forest habitat. The species' naturally low population density and specific habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to these combined pressures.
Where does Rheinardia ocellata live?
Rheinardia ocellata occurs in Laos, and Vietnam. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Rheinardia ocellata?
The main threats to Rheinardia ocellata are 5.1, 5.1.1, ai-1, and ai-2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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