VUVulnerable
Taiwan Saddled Carpetshark
Cirrhoscyllium formosanum
Declining
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
Threatened in Taiwan
Frequently asked questions
Why is Taiwan Saddled Carpetshark classified as Vulnerable?
Taiwan Saddled Carpetshark 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 Taiwan Saddled Carpetshark live?
Taiwan Saddled Carpetshark occurs in Taiwan. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Taiwan Saddled Carpetshark?
The main threats to Taiwan Saddled Carpetshark are 5.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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