What fish is close to extinction? Species that are the most threatened by overfishing are
sharks, Bluefin tuna, monkfish and the Atlantic halibut
. Other mammals that are not as commonly associated with the seafood industry, such as whales and dolphins are also at risk.
Is Cod nearly extinct?
A new study predicts for the first time that
a major population of Atlantic cod, near Newfoundland, Canada, will essentially go extinct within 20 years
, despite best attempts to manage it.
Will shrimp go extinct?
Threats.
Nearly 28% of the world's freshwater shrimp species are threatened with extinction
.
Are goldfish going extinct?
Least Concern
What animal just went extinct 2021?
The
ivory-billed woodpecker
is one of 22 species of birds, fish, mussels, and bats (and one species of plant) that were declared extinct in the US in 2021.
Extinct
| Rank Animal | 1 Kakapo | 2 Philippine Crocodile | 3 Amur Leopard | 4 Addax |
|---|
Endangered (Population decreasing)
Not extinct
Some of the species most threatened by overfishing currently include
Atlantic Halibut, the Monkfish, all sharks, and Blue Fin Tuna
. Other animals not usually associated with the seafood industry are also affected, with inadvertent by-catches claiming loggerhead turtles, sharks, dolphins and whales.
The world will be able to catch an additional 10 million metric tons of fish in 2050 if management stays as effective as it is today
, says the report. But increasing catches without significantly improving management risks the health of predator species and could destabilize entire ecosystems.
Endangered
Goldfish are as edible as any other freshwater fish
. If you choose to eat it, know these facts first: That gross flake and/or pellet stuff is what your fish has been eating exclusively. Pop a pellet or two, that's what your fish will most likely taste like.
Data deficient (Data inadequate to determine a threat category)
Critically Endangered (Population decreasing)
A study of the ocean giant's fossil teeth suggests it had to compete for food with another ferocious predator, the great white shark.
The battle for diminishing stocks of whales and other prey
may have pushed the megalodon to extinction three million years ago.
Extinct
While it's less likely than in the past,
there is still a chance more dog breeds will go extinct
. Unfortunately, the most likely reason a dog breed will go extinct now is due to a lack of human interest. There are plenty of rare dog breeds still out there.
The rarest animal in the world is the
vaquita (Phocoena sinus)
. It is a kind of critically endangered porpoise that only lives in the furthest north-western corner of the Gulf of California in Mexico.
