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Raya manta

Gymnura marmorata

Near Threatened

About

The California butterfly ray (Gymnura marmorata) is a species in the genus Gymnura. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Chordata (cordados)
Class
Elasmobranchii
Order
Myliobatiformes (Myliobatiformes)
Family
Gymnuridae
Genus
Gymnura
Species
Gymnura marmorata (Raya manta)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Raya manta
French Raie-papillon californienne

Similar Species in Gymnura

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Guayanesa
Gymnura micrura
Near Threatened
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Manta
Gymnura altavela
Endangered
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Raya manta
Gymnura crebripunctata
Near Threatened
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Raya mariposa de Natal
Gymnura natalensis
Least Concern
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Butterfly ray
Gymnura poecilura
Vulnerable
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Australian butterfly ray
Gymnura australis
Least Concern
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Japanese butterfly ray
Gymnura japonica
Vulnerable
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Tentacled butterfly ray
Gymnura tentaculata
Critically Endangered
View all species in Gymnura →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Raya manta?
The scientific name of Raya manta is Gymnura marmorata. It belongs to the genus Gymnura.
What is the conservation status of Raya manta?
Raya manta (Gymnura marmorata) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Raya manta belong to?
Raya manta (Gymnura marmorata) belongs to the genus Gymnura, which is part of the taxonomic family Gymnuridae.
What kingdom does Raya manta belong to?
Raya manta (Gymnura marmorata) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Raya manta?
The closest relatives of Raya manta in the genus Gymnura include Guayanesa, Manta, Raya manta, Raya mariposa de Natal, Japanese butterfly ray.

Genus Gymnura — 10 Species

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Guayanesa
Gymnura micrura
NT 🐾
Manta
Gymnura altavela
EN
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Raya manta
Gymnura marmorata
NT
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Raya manta
Gymnura crebripunctata
NT 🐾
Raya mariposa de Natal
Gymnura natalensis
LC 🐾
Japanese butterfly ray
Gymnura japonica
VU 🐾
Bleeker's butterfly ray
Gymnura zonura
EN 🐾
Butterfly ray
Gymnura poecilura
VU 🐾
Australian butterfly ray
Gymnura australis
LC 🐾
Tentacled butterfly ray
Gymnura tentaculata
CR
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