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Chilca skate

Sympterygia brevicaudata

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

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

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

🇨🇱 Chile

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Chordata (cordados)
Class
Elasmobranchii
Order
Rajiformes (Rajiformes)
Family
Arhynchobatidae
Genus
Sympterygia
Species
Sympterygia brevicaudata (Chilca skate)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Chilca skate

Similar Species in Sympterygia

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Raya Costera Chilena
Sympterygia lima
Least Concern
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Raya marmorada
Sympterygia bonapartii
Near Threatened
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Raya marrón oscuro
Sympterygia acuta
Critically Endangered
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Chilca skate?
The scientific name of Chilca skate is Sympterygia brevicaudata. It belongs to the genus Sympterygia.
What is the conservation status of Chilca skate?
Chilca skate (Sympterygia brevicaudata) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Chilca skate live?
Chilca skate is found in Found in Chile. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Chile.
What family does Chilca skate belong to?
Chilca skate (Sympterygia brevicaudata) belongs to the genus Sympterygia, which is part of the taxonomic family Arhynchobatidae.
What kingdom does Chilca skate belong to?
Chilca skate (Sympterygia brevicaudata) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Chilca skate?
The closest relatives of Chilca skate in the genus Sympterygia include Raya Costera Chilena, Raya marmorada, Raya marrón oscuro.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Sympterygia — 4 Species

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Chilca skate
Sympterygia brevicaudata
NT
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Raya Costera Chilena
Sympterygia lima
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Raya marmorada
Sympterygia bonapartii
NT 🐾
Raya marrón oscuro
Sympterygia acuta
CR
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