VUVulnerable
Phalacrocorax nigrogularis
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 oceanic· majorMarine coastal/supratidal· majorRocky areas· majorMarine neritic· major
Conservation measures underway
Habitat & natural process restorationSpecies recoveryAwareness & communicationsLegislation
Other threatened species in PHALACROCORACIDAE
Threatened in Bahrain
Frequently asked questions
Why is Phalacrocorax nigrogularis classified as Vulnerable?
Phalacrocorax nigrogularis 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 Phalacrocorax nigrogularis live?
Phalacrocorax nigrogularis occurs in Bahrain, Eritrea, Iran, Oman, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia (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 Phalacrocorax nigrogularis?
The main threats to Phalacrocorax nigrogularis are 11.4, 5.1, 5.4, and 6.2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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