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Dentex dentex
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Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_dentex
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Rocky areas· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionCompliance and enforcement
Other threatened species in SPARIDAE
Threatened in Albania
Frequently asked questions
Why is Dentex dentex classified as Vulnerable?
Dentex dentex 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 Dentex dentex live?
Dentex dentex occurs in Albania, Algeria, Canada, Croatia, Cyprus, and Egypt (plus 21 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 Dentex dentex?
The main threats to Dentex dentex are 5.1, 5.1.1, and 9.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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