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Butterfly Stingaree

Urolophus papilio

Least Concern

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The Butterfly Stingaree (Urolophus papilio) is a species in the genus Urolophus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Tier)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class
Elasmobranchii
Order
Myliobatiformes (Stechrochenartige)
Family
Urolophidae
Genus
Urolophus
Species
Urolophus papilio (Butterfly Stingaree)

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Banded sting-ray
Urolophus circularis
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Blotched stingaree
Urolophus mitosis
Least Concern
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Broadbacked stingaree
Urolophus expansus
Least Concern
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Brown stingaree
Urolophus westraliensis
Least Concern
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Greenback stingaree
Urolophus viridis
Vulnerable
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Yellowback stingaree
Urolophus sufflavus
Vulnerable
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Lobed stingaree
Urolophus lobatus
Least Concern
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Banded stingaree
Urolophus cruciatus
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Butterfly Stingaree?
The scientific name of Butterfly Stingaree is Urolophus papilio. It belongs to the genus Urolophus.
What is the conservation status of Butterfly Stingaree?
Butterfly Stingaree (Urolophus papilio) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Butterfly Stingaree belong to?
Butterfly Stingaree (Urolophus papilio) belongs to the genus Urolophus, which is part of the taxonomic family Urolophidae.
Is Butterfly Stingaree endangered?
No, Butterfly Stingaree (Urolophus papilio) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Butterfly Stingaree belong to?
Butterfly Stingaree (Urolophus papilio) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Butterfly Stingaree?
The closest relatives of Butterfly Stingaree in the genus Urolophus include Banded stingaree, Banded sting-ray, Blotched stingaree, Broadbacked stingaree, Brown stingaree.

Genus Urolophus — 20 Species

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Banded stingaree
Urolophus cruciatus
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Banded sting-ray
Urolophus circularis
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Blotched stingaree
Urolophus mitosis
LC 🐾
Broadbacked stingaree
Urolophus expansus
LC 🐾
Brown stingaree
Urolophus westraliensis
LC 🐾
Greenback stingaree
Urolophus viridis
VU
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Butterfly Stingaree
Urolophus papilio
LC
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Yellowback stingaree
Urolophus sufflavus
VU 🐾
Lobed stingaree
Urolophus lobatus
LC 🐾
Coral sea stingaree
Urolophus piperatus
LC 🐾
Chesterfield Stingaree
Urolophus deforgesi
LC 🐾
Patchwork stingaree
Urolophus flavomosaicus
LC 🐾
Dixon's stingaree
Urolophus paucimaculatus
LC 🐾
Sinclair's stingaree
Urolophus gigas
LC 🐾
Kapala stingaree
Urolophus kapalensis
NT 🐾
New Caledonian Stingaree
Urolophus neocaledoniensis
LC 🐾
Sepia stingray
Urolophus aurantiacus
VU 🐾
Coastal stingaree
Urolophus orarius
EN 🐾
Great stingaree
Urolophus bucculentus
VU 🐾
Kai stingaree
Urolophus kaianus
DD
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