Its Rarity is largely because of habitat reduction and overfishing. The species is an important indicator of river ecosystem health, highlighting the need for conservation. Since the ornate sleeper-ray has only been observed in nature A few moments, scientists don't know exactly the number of adults on the species exist. https://share.evernote.com/note/545b5780-f7e0-8380-2fb9-068c292afb53