ENEndangered
Penelope albipennis
Stable
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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 dry· majorArtificial - Terrestrial· majorWetlands (inland)· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies managementSpecies recoverySpecies reintroductionAwareness & communicationsLegislationLinked enterprises & livelihood alternatives
Other threatened species in CRACIDAE
Threatened in Peru
Frequently asked questions
Why is Penelope albipennis classified as Endangered?
Penelope albipennis is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Penelope albipennis live?
Penelope albipennis occurs in Peru. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Penelope albipennis?
The main threats to Penelope albipennis are 2.1, 3.2, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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