ENEndangered
Bombon Sardine
Sardinella tawilis
Declining
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sardinella_tawilis
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Wetlands (inland)· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent freshwater lakes· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSite/area managementSpecies managementSpecies recoverySpecies reintroductionPolicies and regulations
Other threatened species in CLUPEIDAE
Threatened in Philippines
Frequently asked questions
Why is Bombon Sardine classified as Endangered?
Bombon Sardine 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 Bombon Sardine live?
Bombon Sardine occurs in Philippines. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Bombon Sardine?
The main threats to Bombon Sardine are 10.1, 2.4, 5.1, and 5.1.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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