VUVulnerable
Spiny Skate
Okamejei kenojei
Declining
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ocellate_spot_skate
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 RAJIDAE
Threatened in China
Frequently asked questions
Why is Spiny Skate classified as Vulnerable?
Spiny 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 Spiny Skate live?
Spiny Skate occurs in China, Japan, Philippines, Russia, 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 Spiny Skate?
The main threats to Spiny 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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