VU

Pseudocaranx chilensis

Declining

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Pseudocaranx chilensis faces significant pressure from commercial and artisanal fishing operations throughout its range along the Chilean and Peruvian coasts. Overfishing has led to documented population declines, particularly affecting spawning aggregations in nearshore waters. Climate change impacts, including ocean warming and acidification, are altering the distribution of prey species and affecting juvenile recruitment success.

Threat summary

Habitat

Pseudocaranx chilensis inhabits temperate marine waters along the southeastern Pacific coast, primarily in the Humboldt Current system. The species occurs in both pelagic and nearshore environments, with juveniles often found in shallow coastal waters and adults ranging into deeper offshore areas up to 200 meters depth.

Marine oceanic· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionSpecies recovery

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Pseudocaranx chilensis classified as Vulnerable?
Pseudocaranx chilensis 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. Pseudocaranx chilensis faces significant pressure from commercial and artisanal fishing operations throughout its range along the Chilean and Peruvian coasts. Overfishing has led to documented population declines, particularly affecting spawning aggregations in nearshore waters. Climate change impacts, including ocean warming and acidification, are altering the distribution of prey species and affecting juvenile recruitment success.
Where does Pseudocaranx chilensis live?
Pseudocaranx chilensis occurs in Chile, and Ecuador. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Pseudocaranx chilensis?
The main threats to Pseudocaranx chilensis are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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