VUVulnerable
Atlantic Horse Mackerel
Trachurus trachurus
DecliningLCEULCEU
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Marine oceanic· majorMarine coastal/supratidal· majorMarine neritic· major
Other threatened species in CARANGIDAE
Threatened in Cape Verde
Frequently asked questions
Why is Atlantic Horse Mackerel classified as Vulnerable?
Atlantic Horse Mackerel 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 Atlantic Horse Mackerel live?
Atlantic Horse Mackerel occurs in Cape Verde, Mozambique, Norway, Senegal, and South Africa. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Atlantic Horse Mackerel?
The main threats to Atlantic Horse Mackerel are 5.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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