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Chilean devil ray

Mobula tarapacana

Endangered

About

The Chilean devil ray (Mobula tarapacana) 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, Colombia, Portugal, Taiwan, and Venezuela. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇨🇱 Chile 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Myliobatiformes (トビエイ目)

Species

Mobula tarapacana (Chilean devil ray)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Diablo gigante de Guinea

French Diable de mer chilien

German Sichelflossen-Teufelsrochen

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Chilean devil ray?

The scientific name of Chilean devil ray is Mobula tarapacana. It belongs to the genus Mobula.

What is the conservation status of Chilean devil ray?

Chilean devil ray (Mobula tarapacana) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Chilean devil ray live?

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

What family does Chilean devil ray belong to?

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

Is Chilean devil ray endangered?

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

What kingdom does Chilean devil ray belong to?

Chilean devil ray (Mobula tarapacana) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (動物).

What are the closest relatives of Chilean devil ray?

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