Family: Thraupidae (Tanagers)

Authority: Rothschild & Hartert, 1899

Red List Category:

Criteria: D2
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Justification of Red List category
This species has a very restricted range, and is suspected to have a very small population size. The most severe potential threat is the introduction of the parasitic fly Philornis downsi and avian pox. The species is therefore listed as Vulnerable.

Population size: 250-999 mature individuals

Population trend: stable

Extent of occurrence (breeding/resident): 39 km²

Country endemic: yes