VUVulnerable
Flapnose Houndshark
Scylliogaleus quecketti
Declining
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flapnose_houndshark
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
MARINE· major
Other threatened species in TRIAKIDAE
Threatened in South Africa
Frequently asked questions
Why is Flapnose Houndshark classified as Vulnerable?
Flapnose Houndshark 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 Flapnose Houndshark live?
Flapnose Houndshark occurs in South Africa. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Flapnose Houndshark?
The main threats to Flapnose Houndshark are 5.4, and 9.3.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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