VUVulnerable
Thorny Skate
Amblyraja radiata
DecliningLCEULCEU
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Marine neritic· major
Conservation measures underway
Policies and regulations
Other threatened species in RAJIDAE
Threatened in Belgium
Frequently asked questions
Why is Thorny Skate classified as Vulnerable?
Thorny 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 Thorny Skate live?
Thorny Skate occurs in Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Faroe Islands, Finland, and France (plus 16 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 Thorny Skate?
The main threats to Thorny Skate are 5.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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