VUVulnerable
Vermilion Snapper
Rhomboplites aurorubens
Declining
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vermilion_snapper
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
Species managementPolicies and regulations
Other threatened species in LUTJANIDAE
Threatened in Bahamas
Frequently asked questions
Why is Vermilion Snapper classified as Vulnerable?
Vermilion Snapper 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 Vermilion Snapper live?
Vermilion Snapper occurs in Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Brazil, and British Virgin Islands (plus 27 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 Vermilion Snapper?
The main threats to Vermilion Snapper 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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