Dasyatidae

Dasyatidae (Dasyatidae) is a family of organisms sharing recent common ancestry and similar characteristics. It contains 19 genuss with 72 known species. Key genus groups include Bathytoshia, Brevitrygon, Dasyatis, Fluvitrygon, Fontitrygon, and Hemitrygon. Among its members, 43 species are currently classified as threatened (Critically Endangered, Endangered, or Vulnerable). It belongs to Myliobatiformes (Myliobatiformes).