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Mante vampire

Mobula thurstoni

Endangered

About

The Bentfin devil ray (Mobula thurstoni) is a species in the genus Mobula. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, temperate grasslands and steppes, and montane grasslands and shrublands, among 5 distinct biome types within the Neotropic biogeographic realm.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, temperate grasslands and steppes, and montane grasslands and shrublands, among 5 distinct biome types within the Neotropic biogeographic realm.

Distributed across Chile and Taiwan. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇨🇱 Chile

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Myliobatiformes (Myliobatiformes)

Species

Mobula thurstoni (Mante vampire)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Chupa sangre

French Mante vampire

Arabic شيطان البحر الناعم الذيل

Indonesian Pari lampengan

Similar Species in Mobula

Diable de mer chilien

Mobula tarapacana

Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Mante vampire?

The scientific name of Mante vampire is Mobula thurstoni. It belongs to the genus Mobula.

What is the conservation status of Mante vampire?

Mante vampire (Mobula thurstoni) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Mante vampire live?

Mante vampire is found in Distributed across Chile and Taiwan. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Chile, Taiwan.

What family does Mante vampire belong to?

Mante vampire (Mobula thurstoni) belongs to the genus Mobula, which is part of the taxonomic family Myliobatidae.

Is Mante vampire endangered?

Yes, Mante vampire (Mobula thurstoni) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Mante vampire belong to?

Mante vampire (Mobula thurstoni) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).

What are the closest relatives of Mante vampire?

The closest relatives of Mante vampire in the genus Mobula include Diable de mer, Diable de mer, Diable de mer chilien, Diable de mer japonais, Diable géant.