Is the hourseshoe crab an endangered species?

Question

sorry, horseshoe crab.

Answer 1

Not yet, but they are declining in numbers because of over-fishing for bait. They are also especially important to migrating shorebirds, which feed on the crabs' nutrient-rich eggs on their (the birds') trip north.

Answer 2

At least as of last year, Florida had an abundance. However, it wouldn't surprise me, since they are very sensitive to water temperature changes. Or perhaps the heavy pollution.

I know them well because I accidently put one of their spikes into my big toe................yep, painful.

Hope their not at risk though.

Answer 3

It is actually Near Threatened.

Answer 4

The horseshoe crab I am not sure if it is endangered but it has been dropping in population. The birds in South Africa are taking their eggs away before leaving to another place far away.