VUVulnerable
Dasyatis pastinaca
DecliningVUEUVUEU
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
MARINE· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies recoveryPolicies and regulationsCompliance and enforcement
Other threatened species in DASYATIDAE
Threatened in Åland Islands
Frequently asked questions
Why is Dasyatis pastinaca classified as Vulnerable?
Dasyatis pastinaca is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Dasyatis pastinaca live?
Dasyatis pastinaca occurs in Åland Islands, Albania, Algeria, Angola, Anguilla, and Argentina (plus 61 other countries). Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Dasyatis pastinaca?
The main threats to Dasyatis pastinaca are 1.1, 1.3, 2.1, and 2.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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