VUVulnerable
White-edged Rockcod
Mycteroperca albomarginatus
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Rocky areas· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionPolicies and regulationsCompliance and enforcement
Other threatened species in EPINEPHELIDAE
Threatened in India
Frequently asked questions
Why is White-edged Rockcod classified as Vulnerable?
White-edged Rockcod 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 White-edged Rockcod live?
White-edged Rockcod occurs in India, Mozambique, and South Africa. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to White-edged Rockcod?
The main threats to White-edged Rockcod are 5.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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