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Longtail stingray

Hypanus longus

Vulnerable

Habitat & Distribution

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

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

🇨🇴 Colombia

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Tier)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class
Elasmobranchii
Order
Myliobatiformes (Stechrochenartige)
Family
Dasyatidae
Genus
Hypanus
Species
Hypanus longus (Longtail stingray)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Raya
French Pastenague queue longue

Similar Species in Hypanus

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Peitschenrochen
Hypanus americanus
Near Threatened
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Smalltooth stingray
Hypanus rudis
Critically Endangered
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Longnose Stingray
Hypanus guttatus
Near Threatened
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Brazilian large-eyed stingray
Hypanus marianae
Endangered
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Lutz's Stingray
Hypanus berthalutzae
Vulnerable
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Atlantic Stingray
Hypanus sabinus
Least Concern
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Diamond stingray
Hypanus dipterurus
Vulnerable
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Longtail stingray?
The scientific name of Longtail stingray is Hypanus longus. It belongs to the genus Hypanus.
What is the conservation status of Longtail stingray?
Longtail stingray (Hypanus longus) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Longtail stingray live?
Longtail stingray is found in Found in Colombia. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Colombia.
What family does Longtail stingray belong to?
Longtail stingray (Hypanus longus) belongs to the genus Hypanus, which is part of the taxonomic family Dasyatidae.
Is Longtail stingray endangered?
Yes, Longtail stingray (Hypanus longus) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Longtail stingray belong to?
Longtail stingray (Hypanus longus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Longtail stingray?
The closest relatives of Longtail stingray in the genus Hypanus include Peitschenrochen, Smalltooth stingray, Longnose Stingray, Brazilian large-eyed stingray, Lutz's Stingray.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Hypanus — 8 Species

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Peitschenrochen
Hypanus americanus
NT 🐾
Smalltooth stingray
Hypanus rudis
CR 🐾
Longnose Stingray
Hypanus guttatus
NT 🐾
Brazilian large-eyed stingray
Hypanus marianae
EN 🐾
Lutz's Stingray
Hypanus berthalutzae
VU 🐾
Atlantic Stingray
Hypanus sabinus
LC
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Longtail stingray
Hypanus longus
VU
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Diamond stingray
Hypanus dipterurus
VU
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