Citizen science initiatives, utilizing platforms like iNaturalist, have significantly enhanced the understanding of shark and ray populations in Mozambique. Researchers analyzed 408 observations from 2007 to 2025, documenting 44 elasmobranch species, with rays from families Dasyatidae and Mobulidae being particularly prevalent. The data, primarily gathered from southern regions like Inhambane and Maputo, highlights a concerning mismatch between observed biodiversity hotspots and existing Marine Protected Areas, as 71% of observed species are classified as threatened on the IUCN Red List. AI
RANK_REASON The item details a scientific study using citizen science data to map species distribution and conservation status. [lever_c_demoted from research: ic=1 ai=0.1]
- Carcharhinidae
- Dasyatidae
- iNaturalist
- Inhambane Province
- IUCN Red List
- Maputo
- Mobulidae
- Mozambique
- Rhincodontidae
- Stingrays
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