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Peruvian Chondrichthyes biodiversity, marketing and conservation: a synthesis of current knowledge.

Sarita Campos-León^1,2, Sebastián Hernández-Muñoz^3,4, Bryan L Huerta-Beltrán⁵

¹Laboratorio Costero de Camaná, Instituto del Mar del Perú, Arequipa, Peru.

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|September 29, 2025

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Summary

This summary is machine-generated.

Peru

Keywords:

Peru South America Southeastern Pacific chimaeras rays sharks

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Area of Science:

Marine Biology
Ichthyology
Conservation Science

Background:

Peru's unique oceanography supports diverse chondrichthyan fauna.
Previous checklists of Peruvian chondrichthyans require taxonomic and conservation updates.

Purpose of the Study:

To provide a systematic and updated checklist of chimaeras, sharks, and rays in Peruvian waters.
To assess the conservation status and commercial exploitation of these species.

Main Methods:

Systematic compilation of existing records.
Taxonomic validation and exclusion of unreliable data.
Assessment of commercial exploitation and CITES listings.

Main Results:

110 chondrichthyan species confirmed: 7 chimaeras, 56 sharks, 47 rays.

Species categorized into 67 genera, 40 families, and 13 orders.

Identified species under national regulations and CITES.

Conclusions:

This study offers a comprehensive update on Peruvian chondrichthyan biodiversity.
Highlights the need for ongoing monitoring, taxonomic validation, and conservation strategies for sustainable management.