VUVulnerable
Acanthemblemaria castroi
Local name: Galápagos Barnacle Blenny
Unknown
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Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Rocky areas· majorMarine neritic· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies recovery
Other threatened species in CHAENOPSIDAE
Threatened in Ecuador
Frequently asked questions
Why is Galápagos Barnacle Blenny classified as Vulnerable?
Galápagos Barnacle Blenny 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 Galápagos Barnacle Blenny live?
Galápagos Barnacle Blenny occurs in Ecuador. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Galápagos Barnacle Blenny?
The main threats to Galápagos Barnacle Blenny are 11.1, and 9.3.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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