ENEndangered
Zapteryx brevirostris
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
MARINE· major
Conservation measures underway
Species recoveryCompliance and enforcement
Other threatened species in TRYGONORRHINIDAE
Threatened in Argentina
Frequently asked questions
Why is Zapteryx brevirostris classified as Endangered?
Zapteryx brevirostris 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 Zapteryx brevirostris live?
Zapteryx brevirostris occurs in Argentina, Brazil, Falkland Islands, and Uruguay. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Zapteryx brevirostris?
The main threats to Zapteryx brevirostris are 5.4, and 6.2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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