VUVulnerable
Speckled Catshark
Halaelurus boesemani
Declining
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Speckled_catshark
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
MARINE· major
Conservation measures underway
Species recovery
Other threatened species in PENTANCHIDAE
Threatened in Indonesia
Frequently asked questions
Why is Speckled Catshark classified as Vulnerable?
Speckled Catshark 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 Speckled Catshark live?
Speckled Catshark occurs in Indonesia, Kenya, Philippines, and Somalia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Speckled Catshark?
The main threats to Speckled Catshark are 5.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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