Spiny butterfly ray

Gymnura altavela (Linnaeus, 1758)

IUCN Red List: Endangered

Spiny butterfly ray is a fish species recorded in South African waters. Its current IUCN Red List conservation status is Endangered, with a population trend reported as Decreasing. This profile is part of EcoAquatic's open conservation dataset for South African aquatic species.

Scientific nameGymnura altavela
Common nameSpiny butterfly ray
IUCN statusEndangered (Endangered)
Population trendDecreasing
ClassElasmobranchii
OrderMyliobatiformes
FamilyGymnuridae
GenusGymnura
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