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Batana

Hypanus dipterurus

Vulnerable

Habitat & Distribution

Native to South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Found in Chile. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇨🇱 Chile

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Chordata (cordados)
Class
Elasmobranchii
Order
Myliobatiformes (Myliobatiformes)
Family
Dasyatidae
Genus
Hypanus
Species
Hypanus dipterurus (Batana)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Batana

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Hocicona
Hypanus guttatus
Near Threatened
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Pastinaca
Hypanus americanus
Near Threatened
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Raya
Hypanus longus
Vulnerable
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Raya enana
Hypanus sabinus
Least Concern
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Smalltooth stingray
Hypanus rudis
Critically Endangered
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Brazilian large-eyed stingray
Hypanus marianae
Endangered
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Lutz's Stingray
Hypanus berthalutzae
Vulnerable
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Batana?
The scientific name of Batana is Hypanus dipterurus. It belongs to the genus Hypanus.
What is the conservation status of Batana?
Batana (Hypanus dipterurus) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Batana live?
Batana is found in Found in Chile. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Chile.
What family does Batana belong to?
Batana (Hypanus dipterurus) belongs to the genus Hypanus, which is part of the taxonomic family Dasyatidae.
Is Batana endangered?
Yes, Batana (Hypanus dipterurus) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Batana belong to?
Batana (Hypanus dipterurus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Batana?
The closest relatives of Batana in the genus Hypanus include Hocicona, Pastinaca, Raya, Raya enana, Brazilian large-eyed stingray.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Hypanus — 8 Species

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Batana
Hypanus dipterurus
VU
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Hocicona
Hypanus guttatus
NT 🐾
Pastinaca
Hypanus americanus
NT 🐾
Raya
Hypanus longus
VU 🐾
Raya enana
Hypanus sabinus
LC 🐾
Brazilian large-eyed stingray
Hypanus marianae
EN 🐾
Lutz's Stingray
Hypanus berthalutzae
VU 🐾
Smalltooth stingray
Hypanus rudis
CR
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