Brazilian large-eyed stingray vs Lutz's Stingray

Hypanus marianae compared with Hypanus berthalutzae

Key Differences

  • Brazilian large-eyed stingray is Endangered while Lutz's Stingray is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Brazilian large-eyed stingray Lutz's Stingray
Kingdom same Animalia (animal) Animalia (animal)
Phylum same Chordata (Chordates) Chordata (Chordates)
Class same Elasmobranchii Elasmobranchii
Order same Myliobatiformes (Myliobatiformes) Myliobatiformes (Myliobatiformes)
Family same Dasyatidae Dasyatidae
Genus same Hypanus Hypanus
Species Hypanus marianae Hypanus berthalutzae

Evolutionary Relationship

Brazilian large-eyed stingray and Lutz's Stingray share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Hypanus.

Conservation Status

Brazilian large-eyed stingray

EN — Endangered

Lutz's Stingray

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Brazilian large-eyed stingray Lutz's Stingray
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Brazilian large-eyed stingray

The Brazilian large-eyed stingray (Hypanus marianae) is a species in the genus Hypanus. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.

Lutz's Stingray

No description available.

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