Family: Locustellidae (Grasshopper-warblers and grassbirds)

Authority: (Gilliard, 1960)

Red List Category

Criteria: D1

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Justification of Red List category
This species is classified as Vulnerable because it is thought to have a very small population. It has not been seen since its discovery in 1959 and might prove to be more threatened.

Population size: 250-999

Population trend: Decreasing

Extent of occurrence (breeding/resident): 8,500 km²

Country endemic: Yes

Attributes
Realm - Oceanic
IUCN Ecosystem -- Terrestrial biome