VUVulnerable
Trichechus senegalensis
Unknown
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest - Subtropical/tropical mangrove vegetation· majorMarine intertidal· majorMarine coastal/supratidal· majorWetlands (inland)· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· majorWetlands (inland) - Bogs, marshes, swamps, fens· majorMarine neritic· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies recoveryAwareness & communicationsLegislationCompliance and enforcementLinked enterprises & livelihood alternatives
Other threatened species in TRICHECHIDAE
Threatened in Angola
Frequently asked questions
Why is Trichechus senegalensis classified as Vulnerable?
Trichechus senegalensis 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 Trichechus senegalensis live?
Trichechus senegalensis occurs in Angola, Benin, Cameroon, Congo - Brazzaville, Congo - Kinshasa, and Côte d’Ivoire (plus 11 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 Trichechus senegalensis?
The main threats to Trichechus senegalensis are 1.1, 11.2, 2.1, and 3.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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