VUVulnerable
Rio Skate
Rioraja agassizii
Declining
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rio_skate
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
Species recovery
Other threatened species in ARHYNCHOBATIDAE
Threatened in Argentina
Frequently asked questions
Why is Rio Skate classified as Vulnerable?
Rio Skate 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 Rio Skate live?
Rio Skate occurs in Argentina, Brazil, 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 Rio Skate?
The main threats to Rio Skate are 5.4, and 6.2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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