ENEndangered
Thunnus maccoyii
Increasing
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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· majorMarine neritic· major
Conservation measures underway
Species recoveryCompliance and enforcement
Other threatened species in SCOMBRIDAE
Threatened in Australia
Frequently asked questions
Why is Thunnus maccoyii classified as Endangered?
Thunnus maccoyii is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Thunnus maccoyii live?
Thunnus maccoyii occurs in Australia, Canada, Chile, Egypt, France, and French Polynesia (plus 6 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 Thunnus maccoyii?
The main threats to Thunnus maccoyii are 2.4, and 5.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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