ENEndangered
Roughskin Skate
Dipturus trachydermus
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 regulations
Other threatened species in RAJIDAE
Threatened in Brazil
Frequently asked questions
Why is Roughskin Skate classified as Endangered?
Roughskin Skate 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 Roughskin Skate live?
Roughskin Skate occurs in Brazil, Chile, Falkland Islands, and Uruguay. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Roughskin Skate?
The main threats to Roughskin Skate are 5.4, and 6.2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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