CR

Reticulate Round Ray

Urotrygon reticulata

Declining

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

The Reticulate Round Stingray faces severe population decline primarily due to intensive bottom trawling fisheries throughout its limited Pacific coastal range. Coastal development and pollution in shallow marine environments have degraded critical nursery habitats, while the species' restricted geographic distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats. Bycatch mortality in shrimp trawling operations represents the most immediate threat to remaining populations.

Threat summary

Habitat

Inhabits shallow coastal waters and sandy bottoms along the Pacific coast, typically found in depths less than 50 meters. Prefers soft sediment environments including estuaries, bays, and nearshore areas where it can bury itself in sand or mud.

Marine coastal/supratidal· major

Conservation measures underway

Species recoveryCompliance and enforcement

Other threatened species in UROTRYGONIDAE

VU

Fake Round Ray

Urotrygon simulatrix

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EN

Venezuelan Round Ray

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Declining
Tumbes Round RayVU

Tumbes Round Ray

Urobatis tumbesensis

Declining
CR

Smalleye Round Ray

Urotrygon microphthalmum

Declining

Threatened in Colombia

EN

Helena's Marsupial Frog

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Stable
VU

Cavendishia macrocephala

Unknown
EN

Cavendishia sessiliflora

Unknown
VU

Macleania crassa

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Reticulate Round Ray classified as Critically Endangered?
Reticulate Round Ray 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. The Reticulate Round Stingray faces severe population decline primarily due to intensive bottom trawling fisheries throughout its limited Pacific coastal range. Coastal development and pollution in shallow marine environments have degraded critical nursery habitats, while the species' restricted geographic distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats. Bycatch mortality in shrimp trawling operations represents the most immediate threat to remaining populations.
Where does Reticulate Round Ray live?
Reticulate Round Ray occurs in Colombia, and Panama. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Reticulate Round Ray?
The main threats to Reticulate Round Ray are 5.4, ai-1, ai-2, and ai-3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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