VUVulnerable
Sulawesi Coelacanth
Latimeria menadoensis
Unknown
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indonesian_coelacanth
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Rocky areas· majorCaves and subterranean habitats· majorMarine neritic· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies recoveryLegislation
Other threatened species in LATIMERIIDAE
Threatened in Indonesia
Frequently asked questions
Why is Sulawesi Coelacanth classified as Vulnerable?
Sulawesi Coelacanth 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 Sulawesi Coelacanth live?
Sulawesi Coelacanth occurs in Indonesia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Sulawesi Coelacanth?
The main threats to Sulawesi Coelacanth are 5.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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