Raie-papillon glabre vs Raie-papillon bécune

Gymnura micrura compared with Gymnura crebripunctata

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Raie-papillon glabre	Raie-papillon bécune
Kingdom same	Animalia (animal)	Animalia (animal)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Elasmobranchii	Elasmobranchii
Order same	Myliobatiformes (Myliobatiformes)	Myliobatiformes (Myliobatiformes)
Family same	Gymnuridae	Gymnuridae
Genus same	Gymnura	Gymnura
Species	Gymnura micrura	Gymnura crebripunctata

Evolutionary Relationship

Raie-papillon glabre and Raie-papillon bécune share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Gymnura.

Conservation Status

Raie-papillon glabre

NT — Near Threatened

Raie-papillon bécune

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Raie-papillon glabre	Raie-papillon bécune
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Raie-papillon glabre

Habitat

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

Range

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

Raie-papillon bécune

Raie-papillon glabre

The Butterfly ray (Gymnura micrura) is a species in the genus Gymnura. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Native to South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Raie-papillon bécune

The Butterfly ray (Gymnura crebripunctata) is a species in the genus Gymnura. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.