VUVulnerable
Slender Bambooshark
Chiloscyllium indicum
Declining
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slender_bamboo_shark
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Marine intertidal· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· majorRocky areas· major
Conservation measures underway
Species recoveryCompliance and enforcement
Other threatened species in HEMISCYLLIIDAE
Threatened in Bangladesh
Frequently asked questions
Why is Slender Bambooshark classified as Vulnerable?
Slender Bambooshark 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 Slender Bambooshark live?
Slender Bambooshark occurs in Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, French Guiana, India, and Indonesia (plus 11 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 Slender Bambooshark?
The main threats to Slender Bambooshark are 2.4, 5.3, 5.4, and 9.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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