VUVulnerable
Ocellate Topeshark
Hemitriakis complicofasciata
Declining
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ocellate_topeshark
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 recoveryPolicies and regulations
Other threatened species in TRIAKIDAE
Threatened in Japan
Frequently asked questions
Why is Ocellate Topeshark classified as Vulnerable?
Ocellate Topeshark 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 Ocellate Topeshark live?
Ocellate Topeshark occurs in Japan, and Taiwan. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Ocellate Topeshark?
The main threats to Ocellate Topeshark are 2.4, and 5.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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