VUVulnerable
Blackspotted Smoothhound
Mustelus punctulatus
DecliningVUEUVUEU
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Marine neritic· major
Conservation measures underway
Species recovery
Other threatened species in TRIAKIDAE
Threatened in Albania
Frequently asked questions
Why is Blackspotted Smoothhound classified as Vulnerable?
Blackspotted Smoothhound 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 Blackspotted Smoothhound live?
Blackspotted Smoothhound occurs in Albania, Algeria, Croatia, Cyprus, Egypt, and France (plus 11 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 Smoothhound?
The main threats to Blackspotted Smoothhound are 5.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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