ENEndangered
Mardi Gras Wrasse
Halichoeres burekae
Unknown
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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 neritic· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies management
Other threatened species in LABRIDAE
Threatened in Mexico
Frequently asked questions
Why is Mardi Gras Wrasse classified as Endangered?
Mardi Gras Wrasse 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 Mardi Gras Wrasse live?
Mardi Gras Wrasse occurs in Mexico, Puerto Rico, and United States. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Mardi Gras Wrasse?
The main threats to Mardi Gras Wrasse are 4.3, 8.1, 8.2, and 9.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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