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Threats

Latimeria

latimeria chalumnae 2

There has been a decline in observed individuals of Latimeria chalumnae since 1994, while population trends in L. menadoensis are not known.

  • Latimeria is often caught accidentally in fishermen's nets. 
  • There is pressure from collectors illegally trying to collect specimens. 
  • Latimeria is ovoviviparous, meaning it gives birth to a small number of live young, also putting pressure on population numbers.
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