Japanese butterflyray

Gymnura japonica (Temminck & Schlegel, 1850)

IUCN Red List: Vulnerable

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

Scientific nameGymnura japonica
Common nameJapanese butterflyray
IUCN statusVulnerable (Vulnerable)
Population trendDecreasing
ClassElasmobranchii
OrderMyliobatiformes
FamilyGymnuridae
GenusGymnura
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