White-streaked Antvireo
VU

White-streaked Antvireo

Dysithamnus leucostictus

Unknown

Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White-streaked_antvireo

Overview

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

The White-streaked Antvireo faces severe pressure from rapid deforestation across its restricted range in the Atlantic Forest of southeastern Brazil. Mining activities and urban expansion have fragmented its habitat into isolated patches, while agricultural conversion continues to reduce available forest cover. The species' dependence on dense understory vegetation makes it particularly vulnerable to edge effects and habitat degradation.

Threat summary

Habitat

This antvireo inhabits the dense understory and mid-story of humid Atlantic Forest, preferring areas with thick vegetation and bamboo thickets. It occurs primarily in montane and submontane forests between 400-1,200 meters elevation in southeastern Brazil.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is White-streaked Antvireo classified as Vulnerable?
White-streaked Antvireo 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. The White-streaked Antvireo faces severe pressure from rapid deforestation across its restricted range in the Atlantic Forest of southeastern Brazil. Mining activities and urban expansion have fragmented its habitat into isolated patches, while agricultural conversion continues to reduce available forest cover. The species' dependence on dense understory vegetation makes it particularly vulnerable to edge effects and habitat degradation.
Where does White-streaked Antvireo live?
White-streaked Antvireo occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to White-streaked Antvireo?
The main threats to White-streaked Antvireo are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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