VUVulnerable
Pacific Guitarfish
Pseudobatos planiceps
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Conservation measures underway
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Other threatened species in RHINOBATIDAE
Threatened in Chile
Frequently asked questions
Why is Pacific Guitarfish classified as Vulnerable?
Pacific Guitarfish 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 Pacific Guitarfish live?
Pacific Guitarfish occurs in Chile, Ecuador, and Mexico. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Pacific Guitarfish?
The main threats to Pacific Guitarfish are 5.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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