VUVulnerable
Sleek Lates
Lates stappersii
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Marine oceanic· major
Conservation measures underway
Resource & habitat protectionSpecies recoveryCompliance and enforcement
Other threatened species in LATIDAE
Frequently asked questions
Why is Sleek Lates classified as Vulnerable?
Sleek Lates 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 Sleek Lates live?
Sleek Lates 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 Sleek Lates?
The main threats to Sleek Lates are 11.1, 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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