VUVulnerable
Saint Helena Plover
Charadrius sanctaehelenae
Increasing
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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
Desert· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionHabitat & natural process restorationSpecies recoveryAwareness & communicationsLegislation
Other threatened species in CHARADRIIDAE
Threatened in St. Helena
Frequently asked questions
Why is Saint Helena Plover classified as Vulnerable?
Saint Helena Plover 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 Saint Helena Plover live?
Saint Helena Plover occurs in St. Helena, and United Kingdom. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Saint Helena Plover?
The main threats to Saint Helena Plover are 1.1, 2.3, 3.3, and 4.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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