VUVulnerable
Graceful Catshark
Proscyllium habereri
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
MARINE· major
Conservation measures underway
Species recoveryCompliance and enforcement
Threatened in China
Frequently asked questions
Why is Graceful Catshark classified as Vulnerable?
Graceful Catshark 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 Graceful Catshark live?
Graceful Catshark occurs in China, Indonesia, Japan, North Korea, Philippines, and Taiwan (plus 1 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 Graceful Catshark?
The main threats to Graceful Catshark are 2.4, 5.3, 5.4, and 8.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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