ENEndangered
Honeycomb Izak Catshark
Holohalaelurus favus
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
MARINE· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies recovery
Other threatened species in PENTANCHIDAE
Threatened in Mozambique
Frequently asked questions
Why is Honeycomb Izak Catshark classified as Endangered?
Honeycomb Izak Catshark 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 Honeycomb Izak Catshark live?
Honeycomb Izak Catshark occurs in 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 Honeycomb Izak Catshark?
The main threats to Honeycomb Izak Catshark are 5.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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