VUVulnerable
Barfin Flounder
Verasper moseri
Declining
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barfin_flounder
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Marine coastal/supratidal· major
Other threatened species in PLEURONECTIDAE
Threatened in Japan
Frequently asked questions
Why is Barfin Flounder classified as Vulnerable?
Barfin Flounder 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 Barfin Flounder live?
Barfin Flounder occurs in Japan, North Korea, and South Korea. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Barfin Flounder?
The main threats to Barfin Flounder are 5.3, and 5.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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