🐾

Chupa sangre

Mobula thurstoni

Endangered

About

The Bentfin devil ray (Mobula thurstoni) 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 and Taiwan. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇨🇱 Chile

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Myliobatiformes (Myliobatiformes)

Species

Mobula thurstoni (Chupa sangre)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Chupa sangre

French Mante vampire

Arabic شيطان البحر الناعم الذيل

Indonesian Pari lampengan

Similar Species in Mobula

Diablo gigante de Guinea

Longhorned Pygmy Devil Ray

Mobula eregoodoo

Endangered

View all species in Mobula →

Explore More

Compare Species

vs Diablo vs Diablo gigante de Guinea vs Diabolo manta vs Manta

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Chupa sangre?

The scientific name of Chupa sangre is Mobula thurstoni. It belongs to the genus Mobula.

What is the conservation status of Chupa sangre?

Chupa sangre (Mobula thurstoni) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Chupa sangre live?

Chupa sangre is found in Distributed across Chile and Taiwan. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Chile, Taiwan.

What family does Chupa sangre belong to?

Chupa sangre (Mobula thurstoni) belongs to the genus Mobula, which is part of the taxonomic family Myliobatidae.

Is Chupa sangre endangered?

Yes, Chupa sangre (Mobula thurstoni) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Chupa sangre belong to?

Chupa sangre (Mobula thurstoni) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Chupa sangre?

The closest relatives of Chupa sangre in the genus Mobula include Diablo, Diablo gigante de Guinea, Diabolo manta, Manta, Manta.