VUVulnerable
Phyllopteryx taeniolatus
Declining
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
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionLegislation
Other threatened species in SYNGNATHIDAE
Threatened in Australia
Frequently asked questions
Why is Phyllopteryx taeniolatus classified as Vulnerable?
Phyllopteryx taeniolatus 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 Phyllopteryx taeniolatus live?
Phyllopteryx taeniolatus occurs in Australia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Phyllopteryx taeniolatus?
The main threats to Phyllopteryx taeniolatus are 1.1, 11.1, 11.4, and 2.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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