ENEndangered
Canthigaster rapaensis
Unknown
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
Other threatened species in TETRAODONTIDAE
Threatened in French Polynesia
Frequently asked questions
Why is Canthigaster rapaensis classified as Endangered?
Canthigaster rapaensis 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 Canthigaster rapaensis live?
Canthigaster rapaensis occurs in French Polynesia, and Philippines. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Canthigaster rapaensis?
The main threats to Canthigaster rapaensis are 11.1, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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