VU

Nursehound

Scyliorhinus stellaris

DecliningNTEUNTEU

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Habitat

Rocky areas· majorMarine neritic· major

Frequently asked questions

Why is Nursehound classified as Vulnerable?
Nursehound 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 Nursehound live?
Nursehound occurs in Albania, Angola, Belgium, Benin, Cameroon, and Congo - Brazzaville (plus 40 other countries). Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Nursehound?
The main threats to Nursehound are 5.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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