ENEndangered
African Spotted Catshark
Holohalaelurus punctatus
Declining
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White-spotted_Izak
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
MARINE· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies recovery
Other threatened species in PENTANCHIDAE
Threatened in Madagascar
Frequently asked questions
Why is African Spotted Catshark classified as Endangered?
African Spotted Catshark 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 African Spotted Catshark live?
African Spotted Catshark occurs in Madagascar, Mozambique, South Africa, and Tanzania. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to African Spotted Catshark?
The main threats to African Spotted Catshark are 5.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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