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Butterfly ray

Gymnura poecilura

Vulnerable

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The Butterfly ray (Gymnura poecilura) is a species in the genus Gymnura. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Tier)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class
Elasmobranchii
Order
Myliobatiformes (Stechrochenartige)
Family
Gymnuridae
Genus
Gymnura
Species
Gymnura poecilura (Butterfly ray)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese Onaga tsubakuro ei
Vietnamese Cá Đuối bướm đuôi hoa
Thai Krabane pee-sue-hang-yao

Similar Species in Gymnura

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Peitschenrochen
Gymnura altavela
Endangered
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Schmetterlingsrochen
Gymnura natalensis
Least Concern
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Butterfly ray
Gymnura crebripunctata
Near Threatened
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Japanese butterfly ray
Gymnura japonica
Vulnerable
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California butterfly ray
Gymnura marmorata
Near Threatened
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Tentacled butterfly ray
Gymnura tentaculata
Critically Endangered
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Australian butterfly ray
Gymnura australis
Least Concern
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Butterfly ray
Gymnura micrura
Near Threatened
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Butterfly ray?
The scientific name of Butterfly ray is Gymnura poecilura. It belongs to the genus Gymnura.
What is the conservation status of Butterfly ray?
Butterfly ray (Gymnura poecilura) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Butterfly ray belong to?
Butterfly ray (Gymnura poecilura) belongs to the genus Gymnura, which is part of the taxonomic family Gymnuridae.
Is Butterfly ray endangered?
Yes, Butterfly ray (Gymnura poecilura) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Butterfly ray belong to?
Butterfly ray (Gymnura poecilura) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Butterfly ray?
The closest relatives of Butterfly ray in the genus Gymnura include Peitschenrochen, Schmetterlingsrochen, Butterfly ray, Japanese butterfly ray, California butterfly ray.

Genus Gymnura — 10 Species

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Peitschenrochen
Gymnura altavela
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Schmetterlingsrochen
Gymnura natalensis
LC
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Butterfly ray
Gymnura poecilura
VU
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Butterfly ray
Gymnura crebripunctata
NT 🐾
Japanese butterfly ray
Gymnura japonica
VU 🐾
California butterfly ray
Gymnura marmorata
NT 🐾
Tentacled butterfly ray
Gymnura tentaculata
CR 🐾
Australian butterfly ray
Gymnura australis
LC 🐾
Butterfly ray
Gymnura micrura
NT 🐾
Bleeker's butterfly ray
Gymnura zonura
EN
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