Black-striped Salema
VU

Black-striped Salema

Xenocys jessiae

Unknown

Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brachygenys_jessiae

Overview

Brachygenys jessiae, the black-striped salema, is a species of marine ray-finned fish, a grunt belonging to the family Haemulidae. It is endemic to the eastern Pacific Ocean.

The Black-striped Salema faces significant pressure from overfishing throughout its range, as it is targeted by both commercial and artisanal fisheries in the Eastern Pacific. Habitat degradation from coastal development, pollution, and climate change impacts on marine ecosystems further threaten this species' populations.

Threat summary

Habitat

Rocky reefs, coral reefs, and sandy bottoms in coastal marine waters of the Eastern Pacific, typically found at depths ranging from shallow nearshore areas to approximately 100 meters.

MARINE· major

Other threatened species in Haemulidae

Brownstriped GruntVU

Brownstriped Grunt

Anisotremus moricandi

Unknown

Threatened in Costa Rica

Calidris ferrugineaVU

Calidris ferruginea

Declining
EN

Palicourea brenesii

Unknown
EN

Passiflora chimuensis

Unknown
VU

Pentagonia osaensis

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Black-striped Salema classified as Vulnerable?
Black-striped Salema 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. The Black-striped Salema faces significant pressure from overfishing throughout its range, as it is targeted by both commercial and artisanal fisheries in the Eastern Pacific. Habitat degradation from coastal development, pollution, and climate change impacts on marine ecosystems further threaten this species' populations.
Where does Black-striped Salema live?
Black-striped Salema occurs in Costa Rica, Ecuador, Mexico, and United States. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Black-striped Salema?
The main threats to Black-striped Salema are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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