VUVulnerable
Philippine Mottled Eel
Anguilla luzonensis
Unknown
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Marine oceanic· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· majorMarine neritic· major
Conservation measures underway
Species managementSpecies recoveryLegislationPolicies and regulations
Other threatened species in ANGUILLIDAE
Threatened in Anguilla
Frequently asked questions
Why is Philippine Mottled Eel classified as Vulnerable?
Philippine Mottled Eel 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 Philippine Mottled Eel live?
Philippine Mottled Eel occurs in Anguilla, Philippines, and Taiwan. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Philippine Mottled Eel?
The main threats to Philippine Mottled Eel are 11.1, 11.4, 2.1, and 2.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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