VUVulnerable
Sharptooth Smoothhound
Mustelus dorsalis
Declining
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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.
Habitat
MARINE· major
Conservation measures underway
Species recoveryCompliance and enforcement
Other threatened species in TRIAKIDAE
Threatened in Brazil
Frequently asked questions
Why is Sharptooth Smoothhound classified as Vulnerable?
Sharptooth Smoothhound 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 Sharptooth Smoothhound live?
Sharptooth Smoothhound occurs in Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Mexico, and Panama (plus 2 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 Sharptooth Smoothhound?
The main threats to Sharptooth Smoothhound are 5.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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