VUVulnerable
American Cownose Ray
Rhinoptera bonasus
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Marine neritic· major
Conservation measures underway
Species managementSpecies recovery
Other threatened species in RHINOPTERIDAE
Threatened in Brazil
Frequently asked questions
Why is American Cownose Ray classified as Vulnerable?
American Cownose 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 American Cownose Ray live?
American Cownose Ray occurs in Brazil, Mexico, United States, and Uruguay. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to American Cownose Ray?
The main threats to American Cownose Ray are 2.4, and 5.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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