VUVulnerable
Trichechus inunguis
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
Wetlands (inland)· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies recoverySpecies reintroductionEx-situ conservationFormal educationAwareness & communicationsLegislationLinked enterprises & livelihood alternatives
Other threatened species in TRICHECHIDAE
Threatened in Brazil
Frequently asked questions
Why is Trichechus inunguis classified as Vulnerable?
Trichechus inunguis 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 Trichechus inunguis live?
Trichechus inunguis occurs in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, and Peru. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Trichechus inunguis?
The main threats to Trichechus inunguis are 11.2, 2.1, 5.1, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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