VUVulnerable
Barred Hogfish
Bodianus scrofa
DecliningVUEUVUEU
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Marine oceanic· majorRocky areas· majorMarine neritic· major
Other threatened species in LABRIDAE
Threatened in Cape Verde
Frequently asked questions
Why is Barred Hogfish classified as Vulnerable?
Barred Hogfish 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 Barred Hogfish live?
Barred Hogfish occurs in Cape Verde, and Portugal. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Barred Hogfish?
The main threats to Barred Hogfish are 5.1, 5.1.1, 5.3, and 5.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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