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Dormilón

Narcine entemedor

Vulnerable

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Chordata (cordados)
Class
Elasmobranchii
Order
Torpediniformes (electric ray)
Family
Narcinidae
Genus
Narcine
Species
Narcine entemedor (Dormilón)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Dormilón
French Raie électrique géante
German Elektrischer Rochen

Similar Species in Narcine

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Raya eléctrica
Narcine brasiliensis
Near Threatened
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Raya eléctrica rayada
Narcine vermiculatus
Least Concern
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Raya eléctrica torpedo
Narcine bancroftii
Least Concern
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Oman Numbfish
Narcine atzi
Vulnerable
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Mozambique electric ray
Narcine rierai
Data Deficient
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Madagascar Numbfish
Narcine insolita
Data Deficient
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Black-spotted electric ray
Narcine timlei
Vulnerable
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Tonkin electric ray
Narcine prodorsalis
Endangered
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Dormilón?
The scientific name of Dormilón is Narcine entemedor. It belongs to the genus Narcine.
What is the conservation status of Dormilón?
Dormilón (Narcine entemedor) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Dormilón belong to?
Dormilón (Narcine entemedor) belongs to the genus Narcine, which is part of the taxonomic family Narcinidae.
Is Dormilón endangered?
Yes, Dormilón (Narcine entemedor) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Dormilón belong to?
Dormilón (Narcine entemedor) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Dormilón?
The closest relatives of Dormilón in the genus Narcine include Raya eléctrica, Raya eléctrica rayada, Raya eléctrica torpedo, Mozambique electric ray, Madagascar Numbfish.

Genus Narcine — 14 Species

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Dormilón
Narcine entemedor
VU
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Raya eléctrica
Narcine brasiliensis
NT 🐾
Raya eléctrica rayada
Narcine vermiculatus
LC 🐾
Raya eléctrica torpedo
Narcine bancroftii
LC 🐾
Mozambique electric ray
Narcine rierai
DD 🐾
Madagascar Numbfish
Narcine insolita
DD 🐾
Black-spotted electric ray
Narcine timlei
VU 🐾
Tonkin electric ray
Narcine prodorsalis
EN 🐾
Dark-spotted elctric ray
Narcine maculata
VU 🐾
Leopard Numbfish
Narcine leoparda
VU 🐾
Shortlip electric ray
Narcine brevilabiata
VU 🐾
Chinese numbfish
Narcine lingula
VU 🐾
Bigeye Numbfish
Narcine oculifera
DD 🐾
Oman Numbfish
Narcine atzi
VU
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