VUVulnerable
Knifetooth Dogfish
Scymnodon ringens
DecliningLCEULCEU
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knifetooth_dogfish
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
MARINE· major
Other threatened species in SOMNIOSIDAE
Threatened in Cape Verde
Frequently asked questions
Why is Knifetooth Dogfish classified as Vulnerable?
Knifetooth Dogfish 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 Knifetooth Dogfish live?
Knifetooth Dogfish occurs in Cape Verde, France, Ireland, Mauritania, Morocco, and New Zealand (plus 5 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 Knifetooth Dogfish?
The main threats to Knifetooth Dogfish are 5.4, and 6.2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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