ENEndangered
Blackspotted Catshark
Halaelurus buergeri
Declining
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blackspotted_catshark
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
MARINE· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies recoveryAwareness & communicationsCompliance and enforcement
Other threatened species in PENTANCHIDAE
Threatened in China
Frequently asked questions
Why is Blackspotted Catshark classified as Endangered?
Blackspotted Catshark 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 Blackspotted Catshark live?
Blackspotted Catshark occurs in China, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Philippines, and Somalia (plus 4 other countries). Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Blackspotted Catshark?
The main threats to Blackspotted Catshark are 2.4, 5.3, 5.4, and 8.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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