Hypogaleus hyugaensis

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Taxonomy [top]

Kingdom Phylum Class Order Family
ANIMALIA CHORDATA CHONDRICHTHYES CARCHARHINIFORMES TRIAKIDAE

Scientific Name: Hypogaleus hyugaensis
Species Authority (Miyosi, 1939)
Common Name/s:
English – Blacktip Topeshark

Assessment Information [top]

Red List Category & Criteria: Lower Risk/near threatened     ver 2.3
Year Assessed: 2000
Assessor/s Simpfendorfer, C. & Compagno, L.J.V.
Evaluator/s: Musick, J.A. & Fowler, S. (Shark Red List Authority)
Justification:
This small triakid shark has a patchy distribution in the Indo-West Pacific. Given the minor nature of this species in fisheries, it is unlikely that it faces an immediate threat of extinction. However, its patchy distribution and relatively low abundance throughout its range increases the potential for future fishing pressure to cause problems.

Geographic Range [top]

Countries:
Native:
Australia; Bahrain; Iran, Islamic Republic of; Japan; Kenya; Kuwait; Mozambique; Oman; Qatar; Saudi Arabia; South Africa; Taiwan, Province of China; Tanzania, United Republic of; United Arab Emirates
FAO Marine Fishing Areas:
Native:
Indian Ocean – western;  Pacific – northwest

Population [top]

Population Trend: Unknown

Habitat and Ecology [top]

Systems: Marine

Threats [top]

Conservation Actions [top]

Citation: Simpfendorfer, C. & Compagno, L.J.V. 2000. Hypogaleus hyugaensis. In: IUCN 2008. 2008 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. <www.iucnredlist.org>. Downloaded on 23 November 2008.
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