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Raya

Plesiotrygon iwamae

Data Deficient

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Colombia.

🇨🇴 Colombia

Conservation Status

DD Data Deficient

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Chordata (cordados)
Class
Elasmobranchii
Order
Myliobatiformes (Myliobatiformes)
Family
Potamotrygonidae
Genus
Plesiotrygon
Species
Plesiotrygon iwamae (Raya)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Raya
Portuguese Arraia

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Raya?
The scientific name of Raya is Plesiotrygon iwamae. It belongs to the genus Plesiotrygon.
What is the conservation status of Raya?
Raya (Plesiotrygon iwamae) is classified as Data Deficient by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Raya live?
Raya is found in Found in Colombia.. Countries include Colombia.
What family does Raya belong to?
Raya (Plesiotrygon iwamae) belongs to the genus Plesiotrygon, which is part of the taxonomic family Potamotrygonidae.
What kingdom does Raya belong to?
Raya (Plesiotrygon iwamae) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Plesiotrygon — 1 Species

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Raya
Plesiotrygon iwamae
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