VUVulnerable
Deania quadrispinosa
Declining
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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 CENTROPHORIDAE
Threatened in Australia
Frequently asked questions
Why is Deania quadrispinosa classified as Vulnerable?
Deania quadrispinosa 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 Deania quadrispinosa live?
Deania quadrispinosa occurs in Australia, Indonesia, Japan, Madagascar, Mozambique, and Namibia (plus 7 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 Deania quadrispinosa?
The main threats to Deania quadrispinosa are 5.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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