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Threatened species of Anguilla

Search the current Red List for most recent information about the threatened species of Anguilla.

Of the thirty-nine threatened species listed on the IUCN website, twelve are declining: see the table below for further information.

Threatened and declining species of Anguilla (as of October 2007)
Type Scientific Name Common Name(s) Further information
Sharks & Rays Aetobatus narinari Bonnetray
Maylan
Spotted Eagle Ray
Carcharhinus longimanus (Oceanic) Whitetip Shark
Rhincodon typus Whale Shark
Sphyrna mokarran Great Hammerhead
Fish Epinephelus flavolimbatus Grouper
Epinephelus morio Red Grouper
Epinephelus striatus Nassau Grouper
Mycteroperca interstitialis Salmon Grouper
Mycteroperca venenosa Yellowfin Grouper
Reptile Chelonia mydas Green Turtle
Iguana delicatissima Lesser Antillean Iguana
West Indian Iguana
Mammal Trichechus manatus (North) American Manatee
West Indian Manatee

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