ENEndangered
Pterapogon kauderni
Declining
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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 neritic· major
Conservation measures underway
Species recoveryEx-situ conservationFormal educationAwareness & communicationsLegislationCompliance and enforcement
Other threatened species in APOGONIDAE
Threatened in Brazil
Frequently asked questions
Why is Pterapogon kauderni classified as Endangered?
Pterapogon kauderni is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Pterapogon kauderni live?
Pterapogon kauderni occurs in Brazil, Germany, Indonesia, Japan, 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 Pterapogon kauderni?
The main threats to Pterapogon kauderni are 11.1, 5.4, 7.3, and 8.2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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