VUVulnerable
Kerguelen Sandpaper Skate
Bathyraja irrasa
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
MARINE· major
Other threatened species in ARHYNCHOBATIDAE
Threatened in Antarctica
Frequently asked questions
Why is Kerguelen Sandpaper Skate classified as Vulnerable?
Kerguelen Sandpaper Skate 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 Kerguelen Sandpaper Skate live?
Kerguelen Sandpaper Skate occurs in Antarctica, France, French Southern Territories, and Heard & McDonald Islands. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Kerguelen Sandpaper Skate?
The main threats to Kerguelen Sandpaper Skate are 5.4, and 8.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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