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Raya de Malta

Leucoraja melitensis

Critically Endangered

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Raya de Malta
French Raie de Malte
German Malteser Rochen

Similar Species in Leucoraja

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Cardaire
Leucoraja fullonica
Data Deficient
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Raia santiaguesa
Leucoraja naevus
Not Evaluated
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Raya circular
Leucoraja circularis
Not Evaluated
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Raya de Wallace
Leucoraja wallacei
Vulnerable
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Raya germán
Leucoraja garmani
Least Concern
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Raya mancha lechoso
Leucoraja leucosticta
Near Threatened
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Raya pecosa
Leucoraja lentiginosa
Least Concern
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Yucatan skate
Leucoraja yucatanensis
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Raya de Malta?
The scientific name of Raya de Malta is Leucoraja melitensis. It belongs to the genus Leucoraja.
What is the conservation status of Raya de Malta?
Raya de Malta (Leucoraja melitensis) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Raya de Malta belong to?
Raya de Malta (Leucoraja melitensis) belongs to the genus Leucoraja, which is part of the taxonomic family Rajidae.
Is Raya de Malta endangered?
Yes, Raya de Malta (Leucoraja melitensis) is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Raya de Malta belong to?
Raya de Malta (Leucoraja melitensis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Raya de Malta?
The closest relatives of Raya de Malta in the genus Leucoraja include Cardaire, Raia santiaguesa, Raya circular, Raya de Wallace, Raya germán.

Genus Leucoraja — 13 Species

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Cardaire
Leucoraja fullonica
DD 🐾
Raia santiaguesa
Leucoraja naevus
NE 🐾
Raya circular
Leucoraja circularis
NE
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Raya de Malta
Leucoraja melitensis
CR
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Raya de Wallace
Leucoraja wallacei
VU 🐾
Raya germán
Leucoraja garmani
LC 🐾
Raya mancha lechoso
Leucoraja leucosticta
NT 🐾
Raya pecosa
Leucoraja lentiginosa
LC 🐾
Little common skate
Leucoraja erinacea
LC 🐾
Big Skate
Leucoraja ocellata
EN 🐾
Yucatan skate
Leucoraja yucatanensis
LC 🐾
Tigertail skate
Leucoraja compagnoi
DD 🐾
Sawback skate
Leucoraja pristispina
LC
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