ENEndangered
Zonetail Butterfly Ray
Gymnura zonura
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
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Other threatened species in GYMNURIDAE
Threatened in India
Frequently asked questions
Why is Zonetail Butterfly Ray classified as Endangered?
Zonetail Butterfly Ray 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 Zonetail Butterfly Ray live?
Zonetail Butterfly Ray occurs in India, Philippines, Sri Lanka, 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 Zonetail Butterfly Ray?
The main threats to Zonetail Butterfly Ray are 1.1, 2.1, 2.4, and 5.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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