Dipturus campbelli
Taxonomy [top]
| Kingdom | Phylum | Class | Order | Family |
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| ANIMALIA | CHORDATA | CHONDRICHTHYES | RAJIFORMES | RAJIDAE |
| Scientific Name: | Dipturus campbelli | |||
| Species Authority: | (Wallace, 1967) | |||
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| Taxonomic Notes: | Recently incorrectly synonymised with D. pullopunctata (Smith 1964) by Hulley (1988), this species is distinct (Compagno et al. 1989). | |||
Assessment Information [top]
| Red List Category & Criteria: | Near Threatened ver 3.1 |
| Year Published: | 2004 |
| Assessor/s: | Smale, M.J. (SSG Subequatorial Africa Regional Workshop, September 2003) |
| Reviewer/s: | Cavanagh, R.D., Kyne, P.M. & Fowler, S.L. (Shark Red List Authority) |
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Justification: Despite recent research surveys within the known area of occurrence of this endemic species, it appears to have a very limited and patchy distribution off the east coast of South Africa (Durban) and Mozambique (Barra Falsa). Although no data is available on trends in catches of this species, it is thought to be vulnerable to trawl fisheries occurring in the area. This together with its limited distribution and possible small population warrants enough concern to list this endemic skate as Near Threatened. Further studies are needed on biology, status and threats. |
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Geographic Range [top]
| Range Description: | The limited range off two areas off Durban and Barra Falsa. |
| Countries: |
Native:
Mozambique; South Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)
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| FAO Marine Fishing Areas: |
Native:
Indian Ocean – western
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Population [top]
| Population: | The limited range may suggest a small, possibly fragmented population. |
| Population Trend: |
Unknown
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Habitat and Ecology [top]
| Habitat and Ecology: | A poorly known skate of the shelf and upper slope at depths of 137 to 403 m. |
| Systems: | Marine |
Threats [top]
| Major Threat(s): | Trawling and longline fishing |
Conservation Actions [top]
| Conservation Actions: | No conservation measures are in place for this species. Further studies are needed on biology, status and threats. |
Bibliography [top]
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Compagno, L.J.V., Ebert, D.A. and Smale, M.J. 1989. Guide to the sharks and rays of Southern Africa. Struik, Cape Town. 160 pp. Hulley, P.A. 1988. Family No. 25 Rajidae. In: Smiths? Sea Fishes 1st edition. Southern Book Publishers, Johannesburg. IUCN. 2004. 2004 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. www.iucnredlist.org. Downloaded on 23 November 2004. IUCN SSC Shark Specialist Group. Specialist Group website. Available at: http://www.iucnssg.org/. Wallace, J.H. 1967. The batoid fishes of the east coast of southern Africa. Part III: Skates and elecric rays. Oceanographc Research Institute Investatory Report No. 17. 62 pp. |
| Citation: | Smale, M.J. 2004. Dipturus campbelli. In: IUCN 2011. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2011.2. <www.iucnredlist.org>. Downloaded on 25 May 2012. |
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