VUVulnerable
Arabian Scad
Trachurus indicus
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Marine oceanic· major
Conservation measures underway
Compliance and enforcement
Other threatened species in CARANGIDAE
Threatened in Pakistan
Frequently asked questions
Why is Arabian Scad classified as Vulnerable?
Arabian Scad 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 Arabian Scad live?
Arabian Scad occurs in Pakistan, and Somalia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Arabian Scad?
The main threats to Arabian Scad are 5.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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