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Raja-látigo picúa

Fontitrygon geijskesi

Critically Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and flooded grasslands and savannas, among 5 distinct biome types within the Neotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

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

🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Myliobatiformes (Myliobatiformes)

Species

Fontitrygon geijskesi (Raja-látigo picúa)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese Tengu-aka-ei

Spanish Raja-látigo picúa

French Pastenague bécune

Portuguese Arraia

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Near Threatened

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Critically Endangered

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Colares stingray

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Raja-látigo picúa?

The scientific name of Raja-látigo picúa is Fontitrygon geijskesi. It belongs to the genus Fontitrygon.

What is the conservation status of Raja-látigo picúa?

Raja-látigo picúa (Fontitrygon geijskesi) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Raja-látigo picúa live?

Raja-látigo picúa is found in Found in Venezuela. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Venezuela.

What family does Raja-látigo picúa belong to?

Raja-látigo picúa (Fontitrygon geijskesi) belongs to the genus Fontitrygon, which is part of the taxonomic family Dasyatidae.

Is Raja-látigo picúa endangered?

Yes, Raja-látigo picúa (Fontitrygon geijskesi) 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 Raja-látigo picúa belong to?

Raja-látigo picúa (Fontitrygon geijskesi) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Raja-látigo picúa?

The closest relatives of Raja-látigo picúa in the genus Fontitrygon include Raja látigo margarita, Pearl stingray, Niger stingray, Pincushion ray, Colares stingray.