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Threatened species of British Indian Ocean Territory

Search the current Red List for most recent information about the threatened species of British Indian Ocean Territory.

Of the twenty-five threatened species listed on the IUCN website, seven - all marine species - are declining.

Threatened and declining species of British Indian Ocean Territory (as of October 2007)
Group Common name Scientific name More information
Sharks & rays Carcharhinus longimanus (Oceanic) Whitetip Shark
Rhincodon typus Whale Shark
Sphyrna mokarran Great Hammerhead
Bony fish Cheilinus undulatus Giant Wrasse
Humphead
Napoleon Wrasse
Epinephelus polyphekadion Camouflage Grouper
Plectropomus laevis Backsaddled Coral Grouper
Reptile Chelonia mydas Green Turtle

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