VU

Socorro Serrano

Serranus socorroensis

Unknown

Overview

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

Serranus socorroensis faces significant pressure from its extremely limited range around Socorro Island in the Revillagigedo Archipelago, making it highly vulnerable to localized environmental changes. The species is threatened by habitat degradation from introduced species, particularly feral cats and sheep that have altered the island's terrestrial ecosystem and increased sedimentation in coastal waters. Marine pollution and potential climate change impacts on water temperature and ocean chemistry pose additional risks to this endemic grouper's rocky reef habitat.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic grouper inhabits rocky reefs and coastal waters around Socorro Island in the Revillagigedo Archipelago, Mexico. It is typically found in shallow to moderate depths along rocky substrates and coral formations in the island's marine environment.

Rocky areas· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protection

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Socorro Serrano classified as Vulnerable?
Socorro Serrano 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. Serranus socorroensis faces significant pressure from its extremely limited range around Socorro Island in the Revillagigedo Archipelago, making it highly vulnerable to localized environmental changes. The species is threatened by habitat degradation from introduced species, particularly feral cats and sheep that have altered the island's terrestrial ecosystem and increased sedimentation in coastal waters. Marine pollution and potential climate change impacts on water temperature and ocean chemistry pose additional risks to this endemic grouper's rocky reef habitat.
Where does Socorro Serrano live?
Socorro Serrano occurs in Mexico, 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 Socorro Serrano?
The main threats to Socorro Serrano 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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