VUVulnerable
Smooth Skate
Malacoraja senta
Increasing
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
Site/area protection
Other threatened species in RAJIDAE
Threatened in Canada
Frequently asked questions
Why is Smooth Skate classified as Vulnerable?
Smooth 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 Smooth Skate live?
Smooth Skate occurs in Canada, Côte d’Ivoire, St. Pierre & Miquelon, and United States. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Smooth Skate?
The main threats to Smooth Skate are 5.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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