VUVulnerable
Banded Guitarfish
Zapteryx exasperata
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Marine coastal/supratidal· majorRocky areas· major
Conservation measures underway
Species recoveryCompliance and enforcement
Other threatened species in TRYGONORRHINIDAE
Threatened in Mexico
Frequently asked questions
Why is Banded Guitarfish classified as Vulnerable?
Banded Guitarfish 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 Banded Guitarfish live?
Banded Guitarfish occurs in Mexico, and Peru. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Banded Guitarfish?
The main threats to Banded Guitarfish are 11.1, 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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