VUVulnerable
Acoupa Weakfish
Cynoscion acoupa
Declining
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cynoscion_acoupa
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest - Subtropical/tropical mangrove vegetation· majorMarine coastal/supratidal· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent freshwater lakes· major
Conservation measures underway
Species managementSpecies recoveryPolicies and regulations
Other threatened species in SCIAENIDAE
Threatened in Brazil
Frequently asked questions
Why is Acoupa Weakfish classified as Vulnerable?
Acoupa Weakfish is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Acoupa Weakfish live?
Acoupa Weakfish occurs in Brazil, Chile, Colombia, El Salvador, France, and French Guiana (plus 6 other countries). Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Acoupa Weakfish?
The main threats to Acoupa Weakfish are 5.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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