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Pastenague américaine

Hypanus americanus

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

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

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

🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (animal)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordates)
Class
Elasmobranchii
Order
Myliobatiformes (Myliobatiformes)
Family
Dasyatidae
Genus
Hypanus
Species
Hypanus americanus (Pastenague américaine)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese Amerika-aka-ei
Spanish Pastinaca
French Pastenague américaine
German Peitschenrochen
Portuguese Arraia
Russian хвостокол американский
Turkish Ignelivatoz

Similar Species in Hypanus

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Pastenague longnez
Hypanus guttatus
Near Threatened
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Pastenague queue longue
Hypanus longus
Vulnerable
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Raie
Hypanus sabinus
Least Concern
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Diamond stingray
Hypanus dipterurus
Vulnerable
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Brazilian large-eyed stingray
Hypanus marianae
Endangered
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Smalltooth stingray
Hypanus rudis
Critically Endangered
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Lutz's Stingray
Hypanus berthalutzae
Vulnerable
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Pastenague américaine?
The scientific name of Pastenague américaine is Hypanus americanus. It belongs to the genus Hypanus.
What is the conservation status of Pastenague américaine?
Pastenague américaine (Hypanus americanus) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Pastenague américaine live?
Pastenague américaine is found in Found in Venezuela. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Venezuela.
What family does Pastenague américaine belong to?
Pastenague américaine (Hypanus americanus) belongs to the genus Hypanus, which is part of the taxonomic family Dasyatidae.
What kingdom does Pastenague américaine belong to?
Pastenague américaine (Hypanus americanus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).
What are the closest relatives of Pastenague américaine?
The closest relatives of Pastenague américaine in the genus Hypanus include Pastenague longnez, Pastenague queue longue, Raie, Diamond stingray, Smalltooth stingray.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Hypanus — 8 Species

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Pastenague américaine
Hypanus americanus
NT
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Pastenague longnez
Hypanus guttatus
NT 🐾
Pastenague queue longue
Hypanus longus
VU 🐾
Raie
Hypanus sabinus
LC 🐾
Diamond stingray
Hypanus dipterurus
VU 🐾
Smalltooth stingray
Hypanus rudis
CR 🐾
Brazilian large-eyed stingray
Hypanus marianae
EN 🐾
Lutz's Stingray
Hypanus berthalutzae
VU
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