VUVulnerable
Brazilian Filetail Catshark
Parmaturus angelae
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Conservation measures underway
Species recovery
Other threatened species in PENTANCHIDAE
Threatened in Brazil
Frequently asked questions
Why is Brazilian Filetail Catshark classified as Vulnerable?
Brazilian Filetail Catshark 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 Brazilian Filetail Catshark live?
Brazilian Filetail Catshark occurs in Brazil. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Brazilian Filetail Catshark?
The main threats to Brazilian Filetail Catshark are 5.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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