Family: Troglodytidae (Wrens)

Authority: Chapman, 1914

Red List Category

Criteria: C2a(i)

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Justification of Red List category
This species has a very small population, which is declining rapidly owing to loss and degradation of its habitat; it has already been extirpated at former sites. All subpopulations are thought to be extremely small. The species is therefore listed as Endangered.

Population size: 1000-2499

Population trend: Decreasing

Extent of occurrence (breeding/resident): 27,400 km²

Country endemic: Yes

Attributes
Land-mass type - continent
Realm - Neotropical
IUCN Ecosystem -- Freshwater biome
IUCN Ecosystem -- Terrestrial biome