VUVulnerable
Black Musselcracker
Cymatoceps nasutus
Increasing
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
Policies and regulations
Other threatened species in SPARIDAE
Threatened in Mozambique
Frequently asked questions
Why is Black Musselcracker classified as Vulnerable?
Black Musselcracker 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 Black Musselcracker live?
Black Musselcracker occurs in Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, and St. Lucia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Black Musselcracker?
The main threats to Black Musselcracker are 5.1, and 5.1.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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