ENEndangered
Roughnose Cowtail Ray
Pastinachus solocirostris
Declining
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 recoveryAwareness & communicationsCompliance and enforcement
Other threatened species in DASYATIDAE
Threatened in Indonesia
Frequently asked questions
Why is Roughnose Cowtail Ray classified as Endangered?
Roughnose Cowtail Ray is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Roughnose Cowtail Ray live?
Roughnose Cowtail Ray occurs in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Roughnose Cowtail Ray?
The main threats to Roughnose Cowtail Ray are 1.1, 2.1, 2.4, and 3.2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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