VUVulnerable
Fake Round Ray
Urotrygon simulatrix
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Marine coastal/supratidal· major
Conservation measures underway
Species recoveryCompliance and enforcement
Other threatened species in UROTRYGONIDAE
Threatened in Colombia
Frequently asked questions
Why is Fake Round Ray classified as Vulnerable?
Fake Round Ray 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 Fake Round Ray live?
Fake Round Ray occurs in Colombia, Costa Rica, Mexico, and Panama. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Fake Round Ray?
The main threats to Fake Round Ray are 5.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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