VUVulnerable
Pentanemus quinquarius
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Marine oceanic· majorMarine intertidal· majorMarine coastal/supratidal· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· majorMarine neritic· major
Threatened in Angola
Frequently asked questions
Why is Pentanemus quinquarius classified as Vulnerable?
Pentanemus quinquarius 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 Pentanemus quinquarius live?
Pentanemus quinquarius occurs in Angola, Benin, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Congo - Brazzaville, and Congo - Kinshasa (plus 17 other countries). Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Pentanemus quinquarius?
The main threats to Pentanemus quinquarius are 5.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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