VUVulnerable
Polkadot Skate
Dipturus chinensis
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 recoveryPolicies and regulationsCompliance and enforcement
Other threatened species in RAJIDAE
Threatened in China
Frequently asked questions
Why is Polkadot Skate classified as Vulnerable?
Polkadot Skate 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 Polkadot Skate live?
Polkadot Skate occurs in China, Japan, and Taiwan. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Polkadot Skate?
The main threats to Polkadot Skate are 2.4, 5.3, 5.4, and 7.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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