ENEndangered
Seventy-four Seabream
Polysteganus undulosus
Increasing
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Marine oceanic· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· majorMarine neritic· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies recoveryAwareness & communicationsLegislationPolicies and regulations
Other threatened species in SPARIDAE
Threatened in Mozambique
Frequently asked questions
Why is Seventy-four Seabream classified as Endangered?
Seventy-four Seabream 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, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Seventy-four Seabream live?
Seventy-four Seabream occurs in Mozambique, Namibia, and South Africa. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Seventy-four Seabream?
The main threats to Seventy-four Seabream are 5.1, 5.1.1, and 5.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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