VUVulnerable
Venezuelan Dwarf Numbfish
Diplobatis guamachensis
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 recoveryCompliance and enforcement
Other threatened species in NARCINIDAE
Threatened in Colombia
Frequently asked questions
Why is Venezuelan Dwarf Numbfish classified as Vulnerable?
Venezuelan Dwarf Numbfish 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 Venezuelan Dwarf Numbfish live?
Venezuelan Dwarf Numbfish occurs in Colombia, Trinidad & Tobago, and Venezuela. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Venezuelan Dwarf Numbfish?
The main threats to Venezuelan Dwarf Numbfish are 5.4, and 8.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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