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Thintail skate

Dipturus leptocauda

Vulnerable

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Tier)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class
Elasmobranchii
Order
Rajiformes (Rajiformes)
Family
Rajidae
Genus
Dipturus
Species
Dipturus leptocauda (Thintail skate)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Raya
Portuguese Emplastro

Similar Species in Dipturus

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Gemeiner Rochen
Dipturus batis
Critically Endangered
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Langnasen-Rochen
Dipturus oxyrinchus
Not Evaluated
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Schwarzbäuchiger Glattrochen
Dipturus nidarosiensis
Data Deficient
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Argentine skate
Dipturus argentinensis
Data Deficient
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Javalin skate
Dipturus doutrei
Least Concern
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Warrah Skate
Dipturus lamillai
Least Concern
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Pale tropical skate
Dipturus apricus
Least Concern
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China Skate
Dipturus wuhanlingi
Data Deficient
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Thintail skate?
The scientific name of Thintail skate is Dipturus leptocauda. It belongs to the genus Dipturus.
What is the conservation status of Thintail skate?
Thintail skate (Dipturus leptocauda) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Thintail skate belong to?
Thintail skate (Dipturus leptocauda) belongs to the genus Dipturus, which is part of the taxonomic family Rajidae.
Is Thintail skate endangered?
Yes, Thintail skate (Dipturus leptocauda) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Thintail skate belong to?
Thintail skate (Dipturus leptocauda) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Thintail skate?
The closest relatives of Thintail skate in the genus Dipturus include Gemeiner Rochen, Langnasen-Rochen, Schwarzbäuchiger Glattrochen, Javalin skate, Argentine skate.

Genus Dipturus — 20 Species

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Gemeiner Rochen
Dipturus batis
CR 🐾
Langnasen-Rochen
Dipturus oxyrinchus
NE 🐾
Schwarzbäuchiger Glattrochen
Dipturus nidarosiensis
DD 🐾
Javalin skate
Dipturus doutrei
LC 🐾
Argentine skate
Dipturus argentinensis
DD 🐾
Warrah Skate
Dipturus lamillai
LC 🐾
Pale tropical skate
Dipturus apricus
LC 🐾
Bight skate
Dipturus gudgeri
NT 🐾
Giant skate
Dipturus gigas
NT 🐾
Travancore skate
Dipturus johannisdavisi
DD 🐾
New Zealand smooth skate
Dipturus innominatus
LC 🐾
Kwangtung skate
Dipturus kwangtungensis
DD 🐾
Madagascar skate
Dipturus crosnieri
VU 🐾
Ecuador skate
Dipturus ecuadoriensis
DD 🐾
Queensland deepwater skate
Dipturus queenslandicus
DD 🐾
Hooktail skate
Dipturus oregoni
LC 🐾
Spreadfin skate
Dipturus olseni
LC 🐾
Ray
Dipturus trachyderma
EN 🐾
Deepwater skate
Dipturus acrobelus
LC 🐾
Grey skate
Dipturus canutus
EN
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