VUVulnerable
Ocellate Torpedo
Torpedo torpedo
DecliningLCEULCEU
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies recoveryCompliance and enforcement
Other threatened species in TORPEDINIDAE
Threatened in Angola
Frequently asked questions
Why is Ocellate Torpedo classified as Vulnerable?
Ocellate Torpedo 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 Ocellate Torpedo live?
Ocellate Torpedo occurs in Angola, Cape Verde, and São Tomé & Príncipe. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Ocellate Torpedo?
The main threats to Ocellate Torpedo are 1.1, 1.3, 2.1, and 2.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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