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Bermuda Anchovy

Anchoa choerostoma

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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.

Anchoa choerostoma faces severe population declines primarily due to coastal development and pollution in its restricted Caribbean range. Overfishing and bycatch in small-mesh nets targeting other anchovy species pose additional pressures on this endemic species. Climate change-induced alterations to coastal water temperatures and currents may further disrupt its spawning and feeding patterns.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits shallow coastal waters, estuaries, and nearshore marine environments in the Caribbean region. It typically occurs in areas with sandy or muddy bottoms where it feeds on small planktonic organisms and forms schools in protected bays and lagoons.

MARINE· major

Conservation measures underway

Species management

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Bermuda Anchovy classified as Endangered?
Bermuda Anchovy is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Anchoa choerostoma faces severe population declines primarily due to coastal development and pollution in its restricted Caribbean range. Overfishing and bycatch in small-mesh nets targeting other anchovy species pose additional pressures on this endemic species. Climate change-induced alterations to coastal water temperatures and currents may further disrupt its spawning and feeding patterns.
Where does Bermuda Anchovy live?
Bermuda Anchovy occurs in Bermuda, Haiti, Morocco, Panama, Puerto Rico, and United Kingdom (plus 1 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 Bermuda Anchovy?
The main threats to Bermuda Anchovy are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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