VUVulnerable
Painted Dwarf Numbfish
Diplobatis picta
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 NARCINIDAE
Threatened in Brazil
Frequently asked questions
Why is Painted Dwarf Numbfish classified as Vulnerable?
Painted Dwarf Numbfish 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 Painted Dwarf Numbfish live?
Painted Dwarf Numbfish occurs in Brazil, and Colombia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Painted Dwarf Numbfish?
The main threats to Painted Dwarf Numbfish are 5.4, and 8.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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