VUVulnerable
Shoebill
Balaeniceps rex
Declining
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shoebill
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Wetlands (inland) - Permanent freshwater lakes· major
Conservation measures underway
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Threatened in Central African Republic
Frequently asked questions
Why is Shoebill classified as Vulnerable?
Shoebill 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 Shoebill live?
Shoebill occurs in Central African Republic, Congo - Brazzaville, Congo - Kinshasa, Ethiopia, Rwanda, and South Sudan (plus 4 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 Shoebill?
The main threats to Shoebill are 1.1, 11.2, 2.1, and 2.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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