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Diable de mer chilien

Mobula tarapacana

Endangered

About

The Chilean devil ray (Mobula tarapacana) 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, Colombia, Portugal, Taiwan, and Venezuela. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇨🇱 Chile 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Myliobatiformes (Myliobatiformes)

Species

Mobula tarapacana (Diable de mer chilien)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Diablo gigante de Guinea

French Diable de mer chilien

German Sichelflossen-Teufelsrochen

Similar Species in Mobula

Diable de mer japonais

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Diable de mer chilien?

The scientific name of Diable de mer chilien is Mobula tarapacana. It belongs to the genus Mobula.

What is the conservation status of Diable de mer chilien?

Diable de mer chilien (Mobula tarapacana) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Diable de mer chilien live?

Diable de mer chilien is found in Distributed across Chile, Colombia, Portugal, Taiwan, and Venezuela. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Chile, Colombia, Portugal, Taiwan, Venezuela.

What family does Diable de mer chilien belong to?

Diable de mer chilien (Mobula tarapacana) belongs to the genus Mobula, which is part of the taxonomic family Myliobatidae.

Is Diable de mer chilien endangered?

Yes, Diable de mer chilien (Mobula tarapacana) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Diable de mer chilien belong to?

Diable de mer chilien (Mobula tarapacana) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).

What are the closest relatives of Diable de mer chilien?

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