VUVulnerable
Blotched Fantail Ray
Taeniurops meyeni
Declining
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
Site/area protectionSpecies recoveryPolicies and regulationsCompliance and enforcement
Other threatened species in DASYATIDAE
Threatened in China
Frequently asked questions
Why is Blotched Fantail Ray classified as Vulnerable?
Blotched Fantail 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 Blotched Fantail Ray live?
Blotched Fantail Ray occurs in China, Costa Rica, Ecuador, French Polynesia, Japan, and South Africa. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Blotched Fantail Ray?
The main threats to Blotched Fantail Ray are 1.1, 2.1, 2.4, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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