ENEndangered
White Steenbras
Lithognathus lithognathus
Declining
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_steenbras
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Marine intertidal· majorMarine coastal/supratidal· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· majorMarine neritic· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionResource & habitat protectionPolicies and regulationsCompliance and enforcement
Other threatened species in SPARIDAE
Threatened in Angola
Frequently asked questions
Why is White Steenbras classified as Endangered?
White Steenbras 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, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does White Steenbras live?
White Steenbras occurs in Angola, Namibia, and South Africa. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to White Steenbras?
The main threats to White Steenbras are 11.1, 11.2, 5.3, and 5.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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