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Cow-nosed ray

Rhinoptera steindachneri

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Colombia. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇨🇴 Colombia

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Tier)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class
Elasmobranchii
Order
Myliobatiformes (Stechrochenartige)
Family
Myliobatidae
Genus
Rhinoptera
Species
Rhinoptera steindachneri (Cow-nosed ray)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Gavilan negro
French Mourine du Pacifique

Similar Species in Rhinoptera

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Gewöhnlicher Kuhnasenrochen
Rhinoptera marginata
Critically Endangered
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Brazilian cow-nose ray
Rhinoptera brasiliensis
Vulnerable
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Oman cownose ray
Rhinoptera jayakari
Endangered
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Australian cow-nose ray
Rhinoptera neglecta
Data Deficient
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Cownose ray
Rhinoptera javanica
Endangered
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Cow-nosed ray
Rhinoptera bonasus
Vulnerable
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Cow-nosed ray?
The scientific name of Cow-nosed ray is Rhinoptera steindachneri. It belongs to the genus Rhinoptera.
What is the conservation status of Cow-nosed ray?
Cow-nosed ray (Rhinoptera steindachneri) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Cow-nosed ray live?
Cow-nosed ray is found in Found in Colombia. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Colombia.
What family does Cow-nosed ray belong to?
Cow-nosed ray (Rhinoptera steindachneri) belongs to the genus Rhinoptera, which is part of the taxonomic family Myliobatidae.
What kingdom does Cow-nosed ray belong to?
Cow-nosed ray (Rhinoptera steindachneri) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Cow-nosed ray?
The closest relatives of Cow-nosed ray in the genus Rhinoptera include Gewöhnlicher Kuhnasenrochen, Oman cownose ray, Australian cow-nose ray, Brazilian cow-nose ray, Cownose ray.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Rhinoptera — 7 Species

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Gewöhnlicher Kuhnasenrochen
Rhinoptera marginata
CR 🐾
Oman cownose ray
Rhinoptera jayakari
EN 🐾
Australian cow-nose ray
Rhinoptera neglecta
DD 🐾
Brazilian cow-nose ray
Rhinoptera brasiliensis
VU 🐾
Cownose ray
Rhinoptera javanica
EN 🐾
Cow-nosed ray
Rhinoptera bonasus
VU
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Cow-nosed ray
Rhinoptera steindachneri
NT
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