VUVulnerable
Sandy Skate
Leucoraja circularis
DecliningENEUENEU
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sandy_ray
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
MARINE· major
Other threatened species in RAJIDAE
Threatened in Algeria
Frequently asked questions
Why is Sandy Skate classified as Vulnerable?
Sandy 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 Sandy Skate live?
Sandy Skate occurs in Algeria, Belgium, Chile, Croatia, Cyprus, and Denmark (plus 15 other countries). Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Sandy Skate?
The main threats to Sandy Skate are 11.1, 5.4, and 8.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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