ENEndangered
Lucayan Cave Brotula
Lucifuga lucayana
Unknown
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Wetlands (inland)· majorCaves and subterranean habitats· majorMarine neritic· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSite/area managementSpecies recoveryAwareness & communications
Other threatened species in BYTHITIDAE
Threatened in Bahamas
Frequently asked questions
Why is Lucayan Cave Brotula classified as Endangered?
Lucayan Cave Brotula 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 Lucayan Cave Brotula live?
Lucayan Cave Brotula occurs in Bahamas. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Lucayan Cave Brotula?
The main threats to Lucayan Cave Brotula are 5.1, 5.1.1, 5.3, and 8.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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