VUVulnerable
Sailfin Roughshark
Oxynotus paradoxus
DecliningDDEUDDEU
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Other threatened species in OXYNOTIDAE
Threatened in Senegal
Frequently asked questions
Why is Sailfin Roughshark classified as Vulnerable?
Sailfin Roughshark 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 Sailfin Roughshark live?
Sailfin Roughshark occurs in Senegal. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Sailfin Roughshark?
The main threats to Sailfin Roughshark are 5.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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