VUVulnerable
Rosa's Round Ray
Heliotrygon rosai
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Wetlands (inland)· major
Conservation measures underway
Species recoveryLegislation
Other threatened species in POTAMOTRYGONIDAE
Threatened in Brazil
Frequently asked questions
Why is Rosa's Round Ray classified as Vulnerable?
Rosa's 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 Rosa's Round Ray live?
Rosa's Round Ray occurs in Brazil, and Peru. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Rosa's Round Ray?
The main threats to Rosa's Round Ray are 1.1, 5.3, and 5.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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