VUVulnerable
Hirtopelta hirta
Unknown
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hirtopelta_hirta
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Marine neritic· major
Conservation measures underway
Species recoveryLegislation
Other threatened species in PELTOSPIRIDAE
Frequently asked questions
Why is Hirtopelta hirta classified as Vulnerable?
Hirtopelta hirta 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 Hirtopelta hirta live?
Hirtopelta hirta occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Hirtopelta hirta?
The main threats to Hirtopelta hirta are 3.2, and 5.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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