CRCritically Endangered
Rhinoptera marginata
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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
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Other threatened species in RHINOPTERIDAE
Threatened in Angola
Frequently asked questions
Why is Rhinoptera marginata classified as Critically Endangered?
Rhinoptera marginata is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Rhinoptera marginata live?
Rhinoptera marginata occurs in Angola, Cape Verde, Portugal, and São Tomé & Príncipe. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Rhinoptera marginata?
The main threats to Rhinoptera marginata are 1.1, 1.3, 2.1, and 2.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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