VUVulnerable
Zapteryx xyster
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 recoveryPolicies and regulationsCompliance and enforcement
Other threatened species in TRYGONORRHINIDAE
Threatened in Australia
Frequently asked questions
Why is Zapteryx xyster classified as Vulnerable?
Zapteryx xyster 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 Zapteryx xyster live?
Zapteryx xyster occurs in Australia, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Mexico, and Panama (plus 1 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 Zapteryx xyster?
The main threats to Zapteryx xyster are 5.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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