Togenashi-tsubakuro-ei vs Tsubakuro ei

Gymnura micrura compared with Gymnura japonica

Key Differences

• Togenashi-tsubakuro-ei is Near Threatened while Tsubakuro ei is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Togenashi-tsubakuro-ei	Tsubakuro ei
Kingdom same	Animalia (動物)	Animalia (動物)
Phylum same	Chordata (脊索動物)	Chordata (脊索動物)
Class same	Elasmobranchii	Elasmobranchii
Order same	Myliobatiformes (トビエイ目)	Myliobatiformes (トビエイ目)
Family same	Gymnuridae	Gymnuridae
Genus same	Gymnura	Gymnura
Species	Gymnura micrura	Gymnura japonica

Evolutionary Relationship

Togenashi-tsubakuro-ei and Tsubakuro ei share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Gymnura.

Conservation Status

Togenashi-tsubakuro-ei

NT — Near Threatened

Tsubakuro ei

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Togenashi-tsubakuro-ei	Tsubakuro ei
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Togenashi-tsubakuro-ei

Habitat

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

Range

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

Tsubakuro ei

Habitat

Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found in Taiwan. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Togenashi-tsubakuro-ei

The Butterfly ray (Gymnura micrura) is a species in the genus Gymnura. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Native to South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.