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Kit

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 (hewan)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordates)
Class
Elasmobranchii
Order
Myliobatiformes (Myliobatiformes)
Family
Dasyatidae
Genus
Hypanus
Species
Hypanus americanus (Kit)

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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Longtail stingray
Hypanus longus
Vulnerable
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Smalltooth stingray
Hypanus rudis
Critically Endangered
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Longnose Stingray
Hypanus guttatus
Near Threatened
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Brazilian large-eyed stingray
Hypanus marianae
Endangered
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Lutz's Stingray
Hypanus berthalutzae
Vulnerable
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Atlantic Stingray
Hypanus sabinus
Least Concern
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Diamond stingray
Hypanus dipterurus
Vulnerable
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Kit?
The scientific name of Kit is Hypanus americanus. It belongs to the genus Hypanus.
What is the conservation status of Kit?
Kit (Hypanus americanus) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Kit live?
Kit 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 Kit belong to?
Kit (Hypanus americanus) belongs to the genus Hypanus, which is part of the taxonomic family Dasyatidae.
What kingdom does Kit belong to?
Kit (Hypanus americanus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hewan).
What are the closest relatives of Kit?
The closest relatives of Kit in the genus Hypanus include Longtail stingray, Smalltooth stingray, Longnose Stingray, Brazilian large-eyed stingray, Lutz's Stingray.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Hypanus — 8 Species

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Longtail stingray
Hypanus longus
VU
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Kit
Hypanus americanus
NT
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Smalltooth stingray
Hypanus rudis
CR 🐾
Longnose Stingray
Hypanus guttatus
NT 🐾
Brazilian large-eyed stingray
Hypanus marianae
EN 🐾
Lutz's Stingray
Hypanus berthalutzae
VU 🐾
Atlantic Stingray
Hypanus sabinus
LC 🐾
Diamond stingray
Hypanus dipterurus
VU
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