VUVulnerable
White-necked Rockfowl
Picathartes gymnocephalus
Declining
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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· majorRocky areas· majorCaves and subterranean habitats· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies managementSpecies recoveryAwareness & communicationsLegislationCompliance and enforcementLinked enterprises & livelihood alternatives
Threatened in Côte d’Ivoire
Frequently asked questions
Why is White-necked Rockfowl classified as Vulnerable?
White-necked Rockfowl 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 White-necked Rockfowl live?
White-necked Rockfowl occurs in Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Liberia, and Sierra Leone. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to White-necked Rockfowl?
The main threats to White-necked Rockfowl are 1.1, 2.1, 3.2, and 5.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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