ENEndangered
Starspotted Smooth-hound
Mustelus manazo
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· major
Conservation measures underway
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Other threatened species in TRIAKIDAE
Threatened in Bangladesh
Frequently asked questions
Why is Starspotted Smooth-hound classified as Endangered?
Starspotted Smooth-hound 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 Starspotted Smooth-hound live?
Starspotted Smooth-hound occurs in Bangladesh, Chile, China, Egypt, Guatemala, and India (plus 21 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 Starspotted Smooth-hound?
The main threats to Starspotted Smooth-hound are 2.4, 5.3, 5.4, and 7.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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