ENEndangered
Sakalava Rail
Zapornia olivieri
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Conservation measures underway
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Other threatened species in RALLIDAE
Threatened in Madagascar
Frequently asked questions
Why is Sakalava Rail classified as Endangered?
Sakalava Rail 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 Sakalava Rail live?
Sakalava Rail occurs in Madagascar. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Sakalava Rail?
The main threats to Sakalava Rail are 2.1, 7.1, and 8.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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