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Pastinaca

Hypanus americanus

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Venezuela. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

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

Names in Other Languages

Japanese Amerika-aka-ei
Spanish Pastinaca
French Pastenague américaine
German Peitschenrochen
Portuguese Arraia
Russian хвостокол американский
Turkish Ignelivatoz

Similar Species in Hypanus

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

What is the scientific name of Pastinaca?
The scientific name of Pastinaca is Hypanus americanus. It belongs to the genus Hypanus.
What is the conservation status of Pastinaca?
Pastinaca (Hypanus americanus) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Pastinaca live?
Pastinaca is found in Found in Venezuela. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Venezuela.
What family does Pastinaca belong to?
Pastinaca (Hypanus americanus) belongs to the genus Hypanus, which is part of the taxonomic family Dasyatidae.
What kingdom does Pastinaca belong to?
Pastinaca (Hypanus americanus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Pastinaca?
The closest relatives of Pastinaca in the genus Hypanus include Batana, Hocicona, 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
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Hocicona
Hypanus guttatus
NT
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Pastinaca
Hypanus americanus
NT
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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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