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Bentfin devil ray

Mobula thurstoni

Endangered

About

The Bentfin devil ray (Mobula thurstoni) is a species in the genus Mobula. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, temperate grasslands and steppes, and montane grasslands and shrublands, among 5 distinct biome types within the Neotropic biogeographic realm.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, temperate grasslands and steppes, and montane grasslands and shrublands, among 5 distinct biome types within the Neotropic biogeographic realm.

Distributed across Chile and Taiwan. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇨🇱 Chile

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Myliobatiformes (トビエイ目)

Species

Mobula thurstoni (Bentfin devil ray)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Chupa sangre

French Mante vampire

Arabic شيطان البحر الناعم الذيل

Indonesian Pari lampengan

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Bentfin devil ray?

The scientific name of Bentfin devil ray is Mobula thurstoni. It belongs to the genus Mobula.

What is the conservation status of Bentfin devil ray?

Bentfin devil ray (Mobula thurstoni) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Bentfin devil ray live?

Bentfin devil ray is found in Distributed across Chile and Taiwan. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Chile, Taiwan.

What family does Bentfin devil ray belong to?

Bentfin devil ray (Mobula thurstoni) belongs to the genus Mobula, which is part of the taxonomic family Myliobatidae.

Is Bentfin devil ray endangered?

Yes, Bentfin devil ray (Mobula thurstoni) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Bentfin devil ray belong to?

Bentfin devil ray (Mobula thurstoni) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (動物).

What are the closest relatives of Bentfin devil ray?

The closest relatives of Bentfin devil ray in the genus Mobula include Itomaki-ei, Itomaki-ei, Riifu Oniitomakiei, Chilean devil ray, Munk's devil ray.