
VUVulnerable
Totoaba macdonaldi
Declining
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Totoaba
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Marine coastal/supratidal· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· majorRocky areas· majorMarine neritic· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionLegislation
Other threatened species in SCIAENIDAE
Threatened in Mexico
Frequently asked questions
Why is Totoaba macdonaldi classified as Vulnerable?
Totoaba macdonaldi 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 Totoaba macdonaldi live?
Totoaba macdonaldi occurs in Mexico. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Totoaba macdonaldi?
The main threats to Totoaba macdonaldi are 5.1, 5.4, and 7.2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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