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Raya

Hypanus longus

Vulnerable

Habitat & Distribution

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

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

🇨🇴 Colombia

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

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

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Raya
French Pastenague queue longue

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