Thornback Ray

Raja clavata Linnaeus, 1758

IUCN Red List: Near Threatened

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

Scientific nameRaja clavata
Common nameThornback Ray
IUCN statusNearThreatened (Near Threatened)
Population trendDecreasing
ClassElasmobranchii
OrderRajiformes
FamilyRajidae
GenusRaja
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