Diamond stingray vs Large False Serotine

Hypanus dipterurus compared with Hesperoptenus tomesi

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Diamond stingray	Large False Serotine
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Elasmobranchii	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Myliobatiformes (Myliobatiformes)	Chiroptera (Bats)
Family	Dasyatidae	Vespertilionidae
Genus	Hypanus	Hesperoptenus
Species	Hypanus dipterurus	Hesperoptenus tomesi

Evolutionary Relationship

Diamond stingray and Large False Serotine share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Diamond stingray

VU — Vulnerable

Large False Serotine

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Diamond stingray	Large False Serotine
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Diamond stingray

Habitat

Native to South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found in Chile. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Large False Serotine

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.