VUVulnerable
Weka
Gallirallus australis
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Marine coastal/supratidal· majorShrubland· major
Conservation measures underway
Species recovery
Other threatened species in RALLIDAE
Threatened in New Zealand
Frequently asked questions
Why is Weka classified as Vulnerable?
Weka 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 Weka live?
Weka 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 Weka?
The main threats to Weka are 11.2, 11.4, 4.1, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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