ENEndangered
Atlantic Pygmy Devil Ray
Mobula hypostoma
Declining
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lesser_devil_ray
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Marine oceanic· majorMarine coastal/supratidal· major
Conservation measures underway
Species managementLegislation
Other threatened species in MOBULIDAE
Threatened in Angola
Frequently asked questions
Why is Atlantic Pygmy Devil Ray classified as Endangered?
Atlantic Pygmy Devil Ray 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 Atlantic Pygmy Devil Ray live?
Atlantic Pygmy Devil Ray occurs in Angola, Argentina, Belize, Brazil, Cameroon, and Congo - Brazzaville (plus 5 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 Atlantic Pygmy Devil Ray?
The main threats to Atlantic Pygmy Devil Ray are 11.1, 5.3, 5.4, and 9.3.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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