# mermay endangeredspeciesday colour_collective mermay2019

Day 8: Zebra Shark (Endangered)

They're nocturnal foragers and rest during the day. As they age, they lose their stripes and gain spots. Threats include being captured and overfished by inshore fisheries. and

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2019-05-19

Day 5: Taiwanese Humpback Dolphin (Critically Endangered)

In July 2017, IUCN reports there are about 50 left. The greatest threat is the incidental catches of them in fishing gear. The pinkish hue comes from their blood vessels circulating at the skin.

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2019-05-13

Day 4: Angelshark (Critically Endangered)

The demersal, bottom-dwelling, nocturnal shark can grow up to 8 feet long. They camouflage to catch their prey. They're highly susceptible to bycatch in demersal trawls, bottom-set longlines, gill nets & dredges

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2019-05-10

Day 3: Vanderloos Angelfish (Endangered)

Chaetodontoplus vanderloosi has one of the smallest ranges with their estimated area of occupancy is about 15km. They are dependent on cool water patterns. There are about < 1,500 individuals.

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2019-05-07

Day 1: Chambo (Critically Endangered)

The species is native to Lake Malawi, Lake Malombe, and the Shire River in Africa. It was last seen in the wild from 1992. It is considered to be Possibly Extinct mostly due to overfishing.

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2019-05-02