VUVulnerable
Sandyback Stingaree
Urolophus bucculentus
Declining
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sandyback_stingaree
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 UROLOPHIDAE
Threatened in Australia
Frequently asked questions
Why is Sandyback Stingaree classified as Vulnerable?
Sandyback Stingaree 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 Sandyback Stingaree live?
Sandyback Stingaree occurs in Australia, and Papua New Guinea. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Sandyback Stingaree?
The main threats to Sandyback Stingaree are 5.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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