VUVulnerable
Silver Kob
Argyrosomus inodorus
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Marine oceanic· majorMarine coastal/supratidal· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionPolicies and regulations
Other threatened species in SCIAENIDAE
Threatened in Angola
Frequently asked questions
Why is Silver Kob classified as Vulnerable?
Silver Kob 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 Silver Kob live?
Silver Kob occurs in Angola, Namibia, and South Africa. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Silver Kob?
The main threats to Silver Kob are 5.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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