Justification

Although information on this species is patchy, it is assumed to have a small population and to be undergoing a decline, given that it is dwindling or extirpated throughout much of its range. It therefore qualifies as Vulnerable.

Threats

It appears particularly sensitive to disturbance, usually leaving areas with logging or planting activities within days of occurrence, and not re-inhabiting even five years after the cessation of human activity⁶. The reasons for this may relate to changes in forest characteristics (e.g. leaf-litter, food-resources), structure (e.g. openness) or invasion by ground predators (especially mongoose Herpestes auropunctatus)⁶.

Conservation

None is known.

Targets

*Conduct surveys throughout its range to assess its distribution, population numbers and conservation requirements.