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Malteser Rochen

Leucoraja melitensis

Critically Endangered

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Raya de Malta
French Raie de Malte
German Malteser Rochen

Similar Species in Leucoraja

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Chagrinroche
Leucoraja fullonica
Data Deficient
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Kuckucksroche
Leucoraja naevus
Not Evaluated
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Sandroche
Leucoraja circularis
Not Evaluated
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Blancmange skate
Leucoraja wallacei
Vulnerable
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Freckled skate
Leucoraja lentiginosa
Least Concern
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Little common skate
Leucoraja erinacea
Least Concern
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Big Skate
Leucoraja ocellata
Endangered
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Tigertail skate
Leucoraja compagnoi
Data Deficient
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Malteser Rochen?
The scientific name of Malteser Rochen is Leucoraja melitensis. It belongs to the genus Leucoraja.
What is the conservation status of Malteser Rochen?
Malteser Rochen (Leucoraja melitensis) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Malteser Rochen belong to?
Malteser Rochen (Leucoraja melitensis) belongs to the genus Leucoraja, which is part of the taxonomic family Rajidae.
Is Malteser Rochen endangered?
Yes, Malteser Rochen (Leucoraja melitensis) is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Malteser Rochen belong to?
Malteser Rochen (Leucoraja melitensis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Malteser Rochen?
The closest relatives of Malteser Rochen in the genus Leucoraja include Chagrinroche, Kuckucksroche, Sandroche, Freckled skate, Big Skate.

Genus Leucoraja — 13 Species

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Chagrinroche
Leucoraja fullonica
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Kuckucksroche
Leucoraja naevus
NE
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Malteser Rochen
Leucoraja melitensis
CR
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Sandroche
Leucoraja circularis
NE 🐾
Freckled skate
Leucoraja lentiginosa
LC 🐾
Big Skate
Leucoraja ocellata
EN 🐾
Yucatan skate
Leucoraja yucatanensis
LC 🐾
Tigertail skate
Leucoraja compagnoi
DD 🐾
Sawback skate
Leucoraja pristispina
LC 🐾
Little common skate
Leucoraja erinacea
LC 🐾
Freckled Skate
Leucoraja garmani
LC 🐾
Whitedappled skate
Leucoraja leucosticta
NT 🐾
Blancmange skate
Leucoraja wallacei
VU
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