VUVulnerable
Sand-canyon Goby
Coryphopterus venezuelae
Unknown
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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 neritic· major
Conservation measures underway
Species recovery
Other threatened species in GOBIIDAE
Threatened in Bahamas
Frequently asked questions
Why is Sand-canyon Goby classified as Vulnerable?
Sand-canyon Goby 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 Sand-canyon Goby live?
Sand-canyon Goby occurs in Bahamas, Belize, Bermuda, Brazil, British Virgin Islands, and Caribbean Netherlands (plus 19 other countries). Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Sand-canyon Goby?
The main threats to Sand-canyon Goby are 8.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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