VUVulnerable
Oriental Stingaree
Urolophus aurantiacus
Declining
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Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Rocky areas· major
Conservation measures underway
Species recoveryPolicies and regulationsCompliance and enforcement
Other threatened species in UROLOPHIDAE
Threatened in Australia
Frequently asked questions
Why is Oriental Stingaree classified as Vulnerable?
Oriental 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 Oriental Stingaree live?
Oriental Stingaree occurs in Australia, China, Japan, Philippines, South Korea, and Taiwan (plus 2 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 Oriental Stingaree?
The main threats to Oriental Stingaree are 2.4, 5.4, and 8.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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