VUVulnerable
Longtail Butterfly Ray
Gymnura poecilura
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
Site/area protectionSpecies recoveryPolicies and regulationsCompliance and enforcement
Other threatened species in GYMNURIDAE
Threatened in Indonesia
Frequently asked questions
Why is Longtail Butterfly Ray classified as Vulnerable?
Longtail Butterfly 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 Longtail Butterfly Ray live?
Longtail Butterfly Ray occurs in Indonesia, Japan, and Philippines. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Longtail Butterfly Ray?
The main threats to Longtail Butterfly Ray are 1.1, 2.1, 2.4, and 4.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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