ENEndangered
Greyspot Guitarfish
Acroteriobatus leucospilus
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Conservation measures underway
Species recoveryCompliance and enforcement
Other threatened species in RHINOBATIDAE
Threatened in Madagascar
Frequently asked questions
Why is Greyspot Guitarfish classified as Endangered?
Greyspot Guitarfish is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Greyspot Guitarfish live?
Greyspot Guitarfish occurs in Madagascar, South Africa, and Tanzania. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Greyspot Guitarfish?
The main threats to Greyspot Guitarfish are 5.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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