ENEndangered
Oceanic Manta Ray
Mobula birostris
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Marine oceanic· majorMarine coastal/supratidal· majorMarine neritic· major
Conservation measures underway
Legislation
Other threatened species in MOBULIDAE
Frequently asked questions
Why is Oceanic Manta Ray classified as Endangered?
Oceanic Manta 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 Oceanic Manta Ray live?
Oceanic Manta Ray occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Oceanic Manta Ray?
The main threats to Oceanic Manta Ray are 11.1, 2.1, 5.3, and 5.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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