ENEndangered
West Coast Steenbras
Lithognathus aureti
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies recoveryPolicies and regulations
Other threatened species in SPARIDAE
Threatened in Angola
Frequently asked questions
Why is West Coast Steenbras classified as Endangered?
West Coast Steenbras is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does West Coast Steenbras live?
West Coast Steenbras occurs in Angola, Namibia, and South Africa. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to West Coast Steenbras?
The main threats to West Coast Steenbras are 11.1, and 5.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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