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Amerika-aka-ei (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 (動物)
Phylum
Chordata (脊索動物)
Class
Elasmobranchii
Order
Myliobatiformes (トビエイ目)
Family
Dasyatidae
Genus
Hypanus
Species
Hypanus americanus (Amerika-aka-ei)

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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Zarazara-ei
Hypanus guttatus
Near Threatened
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Smalltooth stingray
Hypanus rudis
Critically Endangered
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Longtail stingray
Hypanus longus
Vulnerable
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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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Brazilian large-eyed stingray
Hypanus marianae
Endangered
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Hypanus — 8 Species

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