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Diable de mer japonais

Mobula japanica

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Chile and Taiwan.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇨🇱 Chile

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (animal)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordates)
Class
Elasmobranchii
Order
Myliobatiformes (Myliobatiformes)
Family
Myliobatidae
Genus
Mobula
Species
Mobula japanica (Diable de mer japonais)

Names in Other Languages

Korean 쥐가오리
Japanese Itomaki-ei
Spanish Manta arpón
French Diable de mer japonais
German Japanischer Rochen
Vietnamese Cá Ó dơi Nhật Bản

Similar Species in Mobula

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Diable de mer
Mobula birostris
Endangered
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Diable de mer
Mobula mobular
Endangered
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Diable de mer chilien
Mobula tarapacana
Endangered
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Diable géant
Mobula hypostoma
Endangered
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Mante de Munk
Mobula munkiana
Vulnerable
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Mante vampire
Mobula thurstoni
Endangered
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Petit diable
Mobula kuhlii
Endangered
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Longhorned Pygmy Devil Ray
Mobula eregoodoo
Endangered
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Diable de mer japonais?
The scientific name of Diable de mer japonais is Mobula japanica. It belongs to the genus Mobula.
Where does Diable de mer japonais live?
Diable de mer japonais is found in Distributed across Chile and Taiwan.. Countries include Chile, Taiwan.
What family does Diable de mer japonais belong to?
Diable de mer japonais (Mobula japanica) belongs to the genus Mobula, which is part of the taxonomic family Myliobatidae.
What kingdom does Diable de mer japonais belong to?
Diable de mer japonais (Mobula japanica) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).
What are the closest relatives of Diable de mer japonais?
The closest relatives of Diable de mer japonais in the genus Mobula include Diable de mer, Diable de mer, Diable de mer chilien, Diable géant, Mante de Munk.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Mobula — 10 Species

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Diable de mer
Mobula mobular
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Diable de mer
Mobula birostris
EN 🐾
Diable de mer chilien
Mobula tarapacana
EN
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Diable de mer japonais
Mobula japanica
NE
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Diable géant
Mobula hypostoma
EN 🐾
Mante de Munk
Mobula munkiana
VU 🐾
Mante vampire
Mobula thurstoni
EN 🐾
Petit diable
Mobula kuhlii
EN 🐾
Alfred manta
Mobula alfredi
VU 🐾
Longhorned Pygmy Devil Ray
Mobula eregoodoo
EN
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