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Sichelflossen-Teufelsrochen

Mobula tarapacana

Endangered

About

The Chilean devil ray (Mobula tarapacana) is a species in the genus Mobula. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, temperate grasslands and steppes, and montane grasslands and shrublands, among 5 distinct biome types within the Neotropic biogeographic realm.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, temperate grasslands and steppes, and montane grasslands and shrublands, among 5 distinct biome types within the Neotropic biogeographic realm.

Distributed across Chile, Colombia, Portugal, Taiwan, and Venezuela. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇨🇱 Chile 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Tier)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordatiere)

Class

Elasmobranchii

Order

Myliobatiformes (Stechrochenartige)

Species

Mobula tarapacana (Sichelflossen-Teufelsrochen)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Diablo gigante de Guinea

French Diable de mer chilien

German Sichelflossen-Teufelsrochen

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Sichelflossen-Teufelsrochen?

The scientific name of Sichelflossen-Teufelsrochen is Mobula tarapacana. It belongs to the genus Mobula.

What is the conservation status of Sichelflossen-Teufelsrochen?

Sichelflossen-Teufelsrochen (Mobula tarapacana) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Sichelflossen-Teufelsrochen live?

Sichelflossen-Teufelsrochen is found in Distributed across Chile, Colombia, Portugal, Taiwan, and Venezuela. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Chile, Colombia, Portugal, Taiwan, Venezuela.

What family does Sichelflossen-Teufelsrochen belong to?

Sichelflossen-Teufelsrochen (Mobula tarapacana) belongs to the genus Mobula, which is part of the taxonomic family Myliobatidae.

Is Sichelflossen-Teufelsrochen endangered?

Yes, Sichelflossen-Teufelsrochen (Mobula tarapacana) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Sichelflossen-Teufelsrochen belong to?

Sichelflossen-Teufelsrochen (Mobula tarapacana) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

What are the closest relatives of Sichelflossen-Teufelsrochen?

The closest relatives of Sichelflossen-Teufelsrochen in the genus Mobula include Atlantischer Teufelsrochen, Japanischer Rochen, Manta, Alfred manta, Longhorned Pygmy Devil Ray.