VUVulnerable
Oman Numbfish
Narcine atzi
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
Species recoveryCompliance and enforcement
Other threatened species in NARCINIDAE
Threatened in India
Frequently asked questions
Why is Oman Numbfish classified as Vulnerable?
Oman Numbfish 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 Oman Numbfish live?
Oman Numbfish occurs in India, Iran, Myanmar (Burma), Oman, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Oman Numbfish?
The main threats to Oman Numbfish are 2.1, and 5.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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