VUVulnerable
Rasptail Skate
Rostroraja velezi
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
Site/area protectionSpecies recoveryCompliance and enforcement
Other threatened species in RAJIDAE
Threatened in Ecuador
Frequently asked questions
Why is Rasptail Skate classified as Vulnerable?
Rasptail 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 Rasptail Skate live?
Rasptail Skate occurs in Ecuador, Mexico, and Peru. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Rasptail Skate?
The main threats to Rasptail Skate are 5.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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