Family: Cisticolidae (Cisticolas and allies)

Authority: (Benson, 1945)

Red List Category

Criteria: B1ab(ii,iii)

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Justification of Red List category
This species has a very small and restricted range, and is experiencing a continuing decline in habitat quality due to loss of its montane forest habitat. It is therefore classified as Endangered. However, further surveys of nearby forested mountain-tops are recommended to allow a more robust understanding of the species' distribution, population size and ecological requirements.

Population size: 50-249 mature individuals

Population trend: decreasing

Extent of occurrence (breeding/resident): 810 km²

Country endemic: yes