Monterrey Spanish Mackerel
VU

Monterrey Spanish Mackerel

Scomberomorus concolor

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.

The Monterrey Spanish Mackerel faces significant pressure from commercial and artisanal fishing operations throughout its range in the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean waters. Overfishing has led to documented population declines, with the species particularly vulnerable due to its slow growth rate and late sexual maturity. Climate change is altering ocean temperatures and currents, potentially affecting the distribution of prey species and spawning grounds critical to this mackerel's reproductive success.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits coastal and offshore waters of the western Atlantic, primarily in the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Sea. It prefers warm tropical and subtropical waters, typically found in depths ranging from surface waters to approximately 200 meters over continental shelves.

MARINE· major

Threatened in Ecuador

Calidris ferrugineaVU

Calidris ferruginea

Declining
EN

Puya longispina

Unknown
EN

Chomelia ecuadorensis

Declining
CR

Pristimantis barrigai

Declining

Frequently asked questions

Why is Monterrey Spanish Mackerel classified as Vulnerable?
Monterrey Spanish Mackerel 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. The Monterrey Spanish Mackerel faces significant pressure from commercial and artisanal fishing operations throughout its range in the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean waters. Overfishing has led to documented population declines, with the species particularly vulnerable due to its slow growth rate and late sexual maturity. Climate change is altering ocean temperatures and currents, potentially affecting the distribution of prey species and spawning grounds critical to this mackerel's reproductive success.
Where does Monterrey Spanish Mackerel live?
Monterrey Spanish Mackerel occurs in Ecuador, Mexico, Panama, 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 Monterrey Spanish Mackerel?
The main threats to Monterrey Spanish Mackerel are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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