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Raya

Amblyraja frerichsi

Vulnerable

Habitat & Distribution

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

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

🇨🇱 Chile

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Chordata (cordados)
Class
Elasmobranchii
Order
Rajiformes (Rajiformes)
Family
Rajidae
Genus
Amblyraja
Species
Amblyraja frerichsi (Raya)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Raya

Similar Species in Amblyraja

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Escrita
Amblyraja radiata
Endangered
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Raya ancha
Amblyraja badia
Least Concern
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Raya ártica
Amblyraja hyperborea
Least Concern
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Raya erizo
Amblyraja doellojuradoi
Least Concern
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Raya estrellada antártica
Amblyraja georgiana
Data Deficient
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Thorny skate
Amblyraja taaf
Data Deficient
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Jensen's skate
Amblyraja jenseni
Least Concern
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Reversed skate
Amblyraja reversa
Data Deficient
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Raya?
The scientific name of Raya is Amblyraja frerichsi. It belongs to the genus Amblyraja.
What is the conservation status of Raya?
Raya (Amblyraja frerichsi) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Raya live?
Raya is found in Found in Chile. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Chile.
What family does Raya belong to?
Raya (Amblyraja frerichsi) belongs to the genus Amblyraja, which is part of the taxonomic family Rajidae.
Is Raya endangered?
Yes, Raya (Amblyraja frerichsi) 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 (Amblyraja frerichsi) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Raya?
The closest relatives of Raya in the genus Amblyraja include Escrita, Raya ancha, Raya ártica, Raya erizo, Raya estrellada antártica.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Amblyraja — 10 Species

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Escrita
Amblyraja radiata
EN
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Raya
Amblyraja frerichsi
VU
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Raya ancha
Amblyraja badia
LC 🐾
Raya ártica
Amblyraja hyperborea
LC 🐾
Raya erizo
Amblyraja doellojuradoi
LC 🐾
Raya estrellada antártica
Amblyraja georgiana
DD 🐾
Thorny skate
Amblyraja taaf
DD 🐾
Jensen's skate
Amblyraja jenseni
LC 🐾
Bigmouth skate
Amblyraja robertsi
LC 🐾
Reversed skate
Amblyraja reversa
DD
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