Family: Maluridae (Fairy-wrens)

Authority: Mellor, 1913

Red List Category

Criteria: C2a(i)

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Justification of Red List category
This species has a population size of less than 10,000 mature individuals,  with the largest probably containing only marginally more than 1,000. Given many subpopulations are inferred to be declining as a result of both natural and human-mediated fires, the species is currently believed to be at a moderate risk of extinction. As a result, it is listed as Near Threatened, but it should be closely monitored whether the larger subpopulations continue to decline.

Population size: 4000-6000, 5000 mature individuals

Population trend: decreasing

Extent of occurrence (breeding/resident): 58,200 km²

Country endemic: yes

Attributes
Realm - Oceanian
IUCN System - Terrestrial