VU

Japanese Eagle Ray

Myliobatis tobijei

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

Conservation measures underway

Species recoveryCompliance and enforcement

Frequently asked questions

Why is Japanese Eagle Ray classified as Vulnerable?
Japanese Eagle 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 Japanese Eagle Ray live?
Japanese Eagle Ray occurs in China, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, North Korea, and Russia (plus 3 other countries). Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Japanese Eagle Ray?
The main threats to Japanese Eagle Ray are 2.4, 5.3, 5.4, and 7.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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