VUVulnerable
Schmitt's toadfish
Daector schmitti
Unknown
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
MARINE· major
Other threatened species in BATRACHOIDIDAE
Threatened in Costa Rica
Frequently asked questions
Why is Schmitt's toadfish classified as Vulnerable?
Schmitt's toadfish 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 Schmitt's toadfish live?
Schmitt's toadfish occurs in Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and Panama. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Schmitt's toadfish?
The main threats to Schmitt's toadfish are 5.3, and 9.3.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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