<p>In the central Chaco regions intensive hunting has resulted in a local decline. In Venezuela habitat destruction and illegal hunting may pose a threat, especially around settled areas.</p>  <p>In the Tamshiyacu-Tahuayo Community Reserve of the Peruvian Amazon the gray brocket is one of the focal species in a community based wildlife management initiative.<span> (IUCN, 2002)</span></p>  <p><strong>IUCN Red List: </strong>Data Deficient</p><p><strong>US Federal List: </strong>No special status</p><p><strong>CITES: </strong>No special status</p>