Royal sunangel  (Heliangelus regalis)

Threats

The restricted range of the royal sunangel, and its rather unusual habitat, make this species particularly sensitive to any habitat loss or degradation occurring in the region. The habitat which it occupies is surrounded by cultivation, and deforestation is increasing, with much forest being cleared for marijuana and coffee plantations (2) (8).

Conservation

The royal sunangel is listed on Appendix II of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES), meaning that any trade in this species should be carefully controlled. There are no other specific conservation measures in place for the royal sunangel, but it has been recommended that surveys are undertaken to locate any undiscovered populations, and reserves should be set up to protect critical areas of its habitat (6).

View information on this species at the UNEP World Conservation Monitoring Centre.
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