Porcupine ray

Urogymnus asperrimus (Bloch & Schneider, 1801)

IUCN Red List: Endangered

Porcupine 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 nameUrogymnus asperrimus
Common namePorcupine ray
IUCN statusEndangered (Endangered)
Population trendDecreasing
ClassElasmobranchii
OrderMyliobatiformes
FamilyDasyatidae
GenusUrogymnus
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