VUVulnerable
Spotted Shovelnose Ray
Aptychotrema timorensis
Unknown
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spotted_shovelnose_ray
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 recovery
Other threatened species in TRYGONORRHINIDAE
Threatened in Australia
Frequently asked questions
Why is Spotted Shovelnose Ray classified as Vulnerable?
Spotted Shovelnose Ray 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 Spotted Shovelnose Ray live?
Spotted Shovelnose Ray occurs in Australia, 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 Spotted Shovelnose Ray?
The main threats to Spotted Shovelnose Ray are 12.1, and 5.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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