VUVulnerable
Sharpspine Skate
Okamejei acutispina
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 recoveryPolicies and regulationsCompliance and enforcement
Other threatened species in RAJIDAE
Threatened in China
Frequently asked questions
Why is Sharpspine Skate classified as Vulnerable?
Sharpspine 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 Sharpspine Skate live?
Sharpspine Skate occurs in China, Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Sharpspine Skate?
The main threats to Sharpspine Skate are 2.4, and 5.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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