VUVulnerable
Patch-reef Goby
Coryphopterus tortugae
Unknown
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coryphopterus_tortugae
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Marine oceanic· major
Other threatened species in GOBIIDAE
Threatened in Bahamas
Frequently asked questions
Why is Patch-reef Goby classified as Vulnerable?
Patch-reef Goby 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 Patch-reef Goby live?
Patch-reef Goby occurs in Bahamas, Belize, Bermuda, Brazil, British Virgin Islands, and Caribbean Netherlands (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 Patch-reef Goby?
The main threats to Patch-reef Goby are 8.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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