The IUCN has assessed the blackish rail as being of Least Concern. It has a very large range and an estimated population of up to 67,000 mature individuals. The population trend is unknown. No immediate threats have been identified. It is regarded as locally common in a few areas but generally as patchy and uncommon. Its "status [is] difficult to assess, as [the] species [is] usually secretive and difficult to observe."
