VUVulnerable
Spotted Halibut
Verasper variegatus
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 intertidal· majorMarine coastal/supratidal· majorMarine neritic· major
Other threatened species in PLEURONECTIDAE
Threatened in China
Frequently asked questions
Why is Spotted Halibut classified as Vulnerable?
Spotted Halibut 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 Spotted Halibut live?
Spotted Halibut occurs in China, Japan, South Korea, and United Kingdom. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Spotted Halibut?
The main threats to Spotted Halibut are 5.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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