Family: Lamproliidae (Silktails)

Authority: Ramsay, 1876

Red List Category

Criteria: C2a(ii)

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Justification of Red List category
This species has a small population restricted to the Natewa Peninsula where it is thought to be declining primarily due to the ongoing loss and degradation of its habitat. It is therefore assessed as Vulnerable.

Population size: 3000-5000 mature individuals

Population trend: decreasing

Extent of occurrence (breeding/resident): 356 km²

Country endemic: yes