VUVulnerable
Andaman Smoothhound
Mustelus andamanensis
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
Species recoveryCompliance and enforcement
Other threatened species in TRIAKIDAE
Threatened in India
Frequently asked questions
Why is Andaman Smoothhound classified as Vulnerable?
Andaman Smoothhound 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 Andaman Smoothhound live?
Andaman Smoothhound occurs in India, Myanmar (Burma), and Thailand. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Andaman Smoothhound?
The main threats to Andaman Smoothhound are 5.1, 5.1.1, and 5.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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