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Sebastes fasciatus

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Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Sebastes fasciatus faces severe population decline primarily due to intensive commercial fishing pressure, with historical overfishing reducing populations to critically low levels. The species' extremely slow growth rate and late sexual maturity make recovery particularly challenging, as individuals may not reproduce until 15-20 years of age. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering ocean temperatures and affecting prey distribution in their North Atlantic habitat.

Threat summary

Habitat

Sebastes fasciatus inhabits deep waters of the North Atlantic, typically found at depths of 150-400 meters along continental shelves and slopes. The species prefers rocky bottoms and areas with complex seafloor topography that provide shelter and feeding opportunities.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Sebastes fasciatus classified as Endangered?
Sebastes fasciatus is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Sebastes fasciatus faces severe population decline primarily due to intensive commercial fishing pressure, with historical overfishing reducing populations to critically low levels. The species' extremely slow growth rate and late sexual maturity make recovery particularly challenging, as individuals may not reproduce until 15-20 years of age. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering ocean temperatures and affecting prey distribution in their North Atlantic habitat.
Where does Sebastes fasciatus live?
Sebastes fasciatus occurs in Norway. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Sebastes fasciatus?
The main threats to Sebastes fasciatus are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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