ENEndangered
Ogilbia galapagosensis
Local name: Galápagos Cuskeel
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Marine coastal/supratidal· majorCaves and subterranean habitats· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies recovery
Other threatened species in BYTHITIDAE
Threatened in Ecuador
Frequently asked questions
Why is Galápagos Cuskeel classified as Endangered?
Galápagos Cuskeel 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 Galápagos Cuskeel live?
Galápagos Cuskeel 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 Cuskeel?
The main threats to Galápagos Cuskeel are 10.1, 7.3, and 9.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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